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Jamaican Chicken Soup

Hearty Jamaican Chicken Soup: A Taste of Comfort Home

This Hearty Jamaican Chicken Soup brings warmth and comfort with its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 12 cups Water Ensure enough to cover all ingredients
  • 4 Chicken Thighs, skin-off, bone-in Provides deep flavor; can substitute beef or vegetable
  • 2 Chicken Breasts, halved Adds lean protein; can substitute with more thighs
  • 6 cloves Garlic, crushed Enhances flavor depth; garlic powder can replace
  • 6-8 whole Pimento Seeds Known as allspice; can substitute with ground allspice
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 medium Pumpkin, cut into cubes Natural sweetness; can substitute with butternut squash
  • 1-2 ears Corn, cut into quarters Adds sweetness; can substitute with frozen corn
  • 1 large Carrot, sliced Provides color; parsnips can be used for variety
  • 2 thick slices Yellow Yam, cut into chunks Optional; sweet potatoes can replace it
  • 1 medium Chocho, peeled and sliced Unique flavor; zucchini can be used as substitute
  • 1 medium Turnip, cubed Optional; can leave out
For Seasoning and Aromatics
  • 6-8 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can replace
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion, crushed Can substitute with chives
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Adjust to preference for spiciness
For the Dumplings
  • 6 Boiled Flour Dumpling Comforting, starchy component; can substitute gluten-free dumplings
  • 1 cup Flour Dumpling Ingredients 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper Optional; can substitute with jalapeño
  • 1 pkg Grace Cock Soup Mix Enhances flavor; can substitute with chicken bouillon
  • 2 tsp Seasoning Salt To taste; regular salt can be used

Equipment

  • Large stockpot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by chopping all your vegetables and ground provisions. Set aside the chicken.
  2. In a large stockpot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil. Add chicken thighs, crushed garlic, and pimento seeds, boiling for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Toss in the pumpkin, corn, carrots, and optional yellow yam. Cook for another 15 minutes.
  4. Add chocho, turnip, dumplings, fresh thyme, crushed spring onion, and scotch bonnet pepper. Stir gently.
  5. Lower heat and add Grace Cock Soup Mix, seasoning salt, and cracked black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Before serving, remove the scotch bonnet and thyme sprigs. Ladle into bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional garnish with fresh herbs or lime juice for added flavor. Ensure dumplings are stored separately if freezing for best texture.

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