Easy Vegan Jamaican Gungo Peas (Pigeon peas) Soup: Saturday Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

gungo peas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more accessible and less expensive than dried gungo peas.

Start by sautéing onion, garlic, chocho, and carrot in a little coconut oil to bring out the flavors.

Add all ingredients except green onion, thyme, and coconut milk to the pot.

Cover the pot and allow to simmer on medium-low until all vegetables are cooked.

Once the vegetables and peas are cooked, add thyme, scallion, and coconut milk to the soup.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then let simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

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