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Gungo Peas Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Gungo Peas Soup is a hearty dish traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. Gungo peas, also known as pigeon peas, are celebrated for their rich flavor and nutritional value. This soup embodies the warmth of Jamaican hospitality and is often served with rice or dumplings. In modern cuisine, it has found its way into various Caribbean menus, showcasing the versatility of legumes in comforting soups.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups gungo peas
6 cups water
0 lb chicken foot
0 lb cow foot
0 lb chicken
1 cup dashen
1 cup sweet potato
1 cup pumpkin
1 cup carrot
1 cup corn
1 cup Irish potato
4 scallions
2 tablespoons thyme
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon pimento
1 onion
1 tablespoon mixed seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken soup mix
1 teaspoon bouillon
1 tablespoon green seasoning
0 cups flour

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

gungo peas

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Split peas are easier to find and cheaper.

1

Soak gungo peas overnight to soften them for cooking.

2

In a pressure cooker, add water, 1 tablespoon of mixed seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of green seasoning.

3

Pressure cook the cow foot for 20 minutes.

4

In a pot, add soaked gungo peas and water; bring to a boil.

5

After 20 minutes, add the pressure-cooked cow foot and other meats to the pot with gungo peas.

6

Cook the mixture for 20 minutes before adding rooted vegetables (pumpkin, dashen, corn, carrots, sweet potato, Irish potato).

7

Add 1 tablespoon of dry seasoning and 2 tablespoons of soup base mix to the pot.

8

After 25 minutes of cooking, add dumplings to the pot.

9

Check the flavor and adjust with bouillon and additional soup base seasoning as needed.

10

Add 3 packets of chicken noodle soup mix and let the soup cook for an additional 20 minutes until ready.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potblender

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Gungo Peas SoupPigeon Peas Soup

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