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Jamaican Chicken Back & Foot Pumpkin Soup

Cultural Context

Jamaican Chicken Back & Foot Pumpkin Soup is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and comforting qualities. Traditionally, it utilizes chicken backs and feet, which are economical cuts, making it a staple in many households. The soup is a celebration of local ingredients, particularly pumpkin, which adds a natural sweetness and vibrant color. This dish is often served during family gatherings and is cherished for its nourishing properties and hearty taste, reflecting the island's culinary heritage.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken feet
1 lb chicken backs
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
1 tablespoon thyme
4 scallions
3 cloves garlic
2 carrots
1 Irish potato (about 8 oz)
1 stalk celery
1 dashen (about 8 oz)
2 cups pumpkin
2 cups noodles (optional)
1 cup yam (about 8 oz)
1 cup frozen corn
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, for flavor)
1 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon flour

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

chicken backs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Sweet potato is often less expensive and provides a similar sweetness.

1

Clean chicken feet by cutting off the nails and chopping them into pieces.

2

Clean chicken backs by removing any residual parts and cutting them into three pieces.

3

Wash chicken feet and backs with vinegar and salt.

4

Add chicken feet and backs to boiling water.

5

Peel carrots and Irish potatoes, then cut them into chunks.

6

Chop pumpkin into pieces and add it to the pot with the chicken.

7

Add the seasoned meat to the boiling water.

8

Chop celery and add it to the pot.

9

Make dumplings by mixing flour with water and salt to form a dough, then shape into small spinners.

10

Peel and chop dashen and yam, adding them to the pot.

11

Add frozen corn, thyme, scallions, pimento seeds, and Scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

12

Add noodles to the soup and stir everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Chicken Back SoupPumpkin Soup with Chicken Feet

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