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Prawn Soup

Cultural Context

Prawn Soup is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and comforting qualities. It reflects the island's abundant seafood and the influence of African, Spanish, and indigenous Arawak cooking traditions. This soup is often served at family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the warmth of Jamaican hospitality. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the recipe to include local ingredients and flavors.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 dozen prawns
1/2 cup garlic
1 spring onion
fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
okra
carrot
potato
pumpkin
corn
2 cloves garlic
1 onion
fish seasoning
pumpkin soup mix
fish tea flavor

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and canned tuna is more affordable.

1

Start with a medium-sized pot half-filled with cold water.

2

Add corn to the pot.

3

Add pumpkin to the pot.

4

Add spring onion to the pot.

5

Add half a cup of chopped garlic to the pot.

6

Add potato and carrot to the pot.

7

Add okra to the pot.

8

Add prawns to the pot once the water comes to a boil.

9

Wait for the water to boil before adding dumplings.

10

Add dumplings to the boiling water.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of fish seasoning to the water.

12

Add pumpkin soup mix to the water for color and flavor.

13

Add fish tea flavor to the pot.

14

Add the scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

15

Boil for 15 minutes.

16

Taste the soup; no salt is needed due to the seasoning in the soup mix.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

medium-sized pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Shrimp SoupSeafood Soup

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