Teaching American how to make Jamaican pumpkin chicken soup come cook with us / perfect fall soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: butternut squash

Sweet potato provides similar nutrition with a different flavor.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives offer similar flavor with a milder taste.

Peel and cut the pumpkin, carrots, potatoes, and cho cho or chayote into desired sizes.

Chop the escallion and thyme.

In a large pot, add the chicken and cook until browned.

Add the chopped vegetables and sauté briefly.

Stir in the pumpkin flavored soup mix and chicken flavored soup mix.

Add water or broth as needed and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and add scotch bonnet pepper for flavor if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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