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Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup

Cultural Context

Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with chicken feet, which are rich in collagen, this soup is a staple in many Jamaican households, especially during colder months. It reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooking, utilizing every part of the chicken. Today, variations exist, and the soup is enjoyed by many outside of Jamaica, celebrated for its hearty and comforting nature.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken feet
4 cups water
1 cup pumpkin (cubed)
1 teaspoon allspice
4 cups hot water
1 cup yam (cubed)
1 cup turnip (cubed)
2 cups carrots (sliced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cups Irish potatoes (cubed)
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
4 scallions (chopped)
1 tablespoon thyme
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon complete seasoning
1 cup chicken noodle (optional)
1/4 cup flour (optional for thickening)
4 cups water
1 packet pumpkin soup mix (optional)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes.

2

Clean the chicken foot with vinegar and water, then add it to the pot with the pumpkin and all spice.

3

Add hot water and let it boil until the pumpkin dissolves.

4

Chop up yam, turnip, carrots, and onion, then add them to the boiling water to prevent browning.

5

Chop Irish potatoes and corn, then add them to the pot.

6

Stir the pot throughout the cooking process.

7

Check the food for doneness; it should be tender but not too soft.

8

Season the pot with scallion, thyme, Scotch bonnet, black pepper, salt, adobo, and complete seasoning to taste.

9

Add chicken noodle and mix well, then let it boil for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are done.

10

Make the dumplings by mixing flour and water to form a dough, then pinch off pieces and roll them into small dumplings.

11

Add the dumplings to the soup and mix well, then add pumpkin soup mix and boil for another 5 minutes.

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknife

Dietary

pescatarian

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