HOW TO COOK THE BEST JAMAICAN CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice has similar acidity, and vinegar is often cheaper and shelf-stable.

pimento seeds

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Allspice mimics the flavor, while mixed spices can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Clean chicken with vinegar and lemon, removing fat and skin.

Add 10 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil.

Add chicken to boiling water and cook for 30 minutes.

Prepare pumpkin by removing the belly and cutting into smaller bits.

Add pumpkin to the pot with chicken and cook for a short period before removing it.

Crush the cooked pumpkin and mix with 1 tablespoon of butter.

Check chicken for doneness after 30 minutes.

Prepare hard food (carrots, potatoes, yam, corn, chocho) by cleaning and cutting them up.

Add hard food to the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Make dough for cooked dumplings using all-purpose flour, salt, and water, then add to the pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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