How to make Grenadian Lentil Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with less intensity, and banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

Add 1.5 cups of lentils, chopped onions, garlic, and thyme to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes until lentils are a bit soft.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of flour with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and knead into a firm ball for dumplings.

Let the dough rest for about 2 minutes before adding it to the pot.

Prepare provision by cutting plantain and sweet potatoes to add to the pot.

Once lentils are softened, add coconut milk and various seasonings including colored peppers, green onions, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh basil.

Add seasoned chicken wings that were prepared the day before and 1 cube of bouillon to the pot.

Add dry basil, Caribbean spice, 1 tablespoon of salt, parsley, and additional vegetables like onions and peppers.

Cook for about 10-15 minutes.

Add dumplings and provisions (plantain and sweet potatoes) to the pot.

At the end, add mushrooms and carrots for additional flavor.

Cook for another 10-15 minutes until everything is done.

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