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Breadfruit & Chicken Soup

Cultural Context

Breadfruit & Chicken Soup is a beloved dish in Caribbean cuisine, particularly in Jamaica. It reflects the region's agricultural abundance, utilizing local ingredients like breadfruit and chicken to create a hearty, nourishing meal. Traditionally served during family gatherings or special occasions, this soup embodies comfort and community. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean, with some adding spices or other vegetables to enhance flavors.

CaribbeanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon salt
green seasoning
smoked paprika
dry thyme
onion powder
sweet potato
red bell pepper
plantain
green bananas
coconut milk
water
chicken broth
6 seasoning peppers
leftover split peas
sea salt

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

1

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, green seasoning, smoked paprika, dry thyme, and onion powder.

2

Set the seasoned chicken aside.

3

Cut up sweet potato, red bell pepper, plantain, and green bananas.

4

Use previously boiled breadfruit as the base for the soup, cut into smaller pieces.

5

Remove the boiled breadfruit and set aside to cook the raw chicken.

6

Add the raw chicken to boiling water and cook completely.

7

Add leftover split peas to the boiling chicken.

8

Add chopped sweet potato, red bell pepper, plantain, green bananas, and seasoning peppers to the pot.

9

Cover and allow the ingredients to cook.

10

Taste for salt and add sea salt as needed.

11

Add the cooked breadfruit back into the pot to warm through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

stovecutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Breadfruit SoupChicken Breadfruit Soup

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