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Jamaican Chicken Soup

Comforting Jamaican Chicken Soup that Warms the Soul

This Jamaican Chicken Soup delivers rich flavor and comfort, embodying the spirit of home-cooked goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 12 cups Water The essential cooking liquid that creates a flavorful broth.
  • 4 thighs Chicken Thighs (skin-off, bone-in) Provides a rich flavor and tenderness.
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (halved) Adds lean protein.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (crushed) Fresh garlic elevates the flavor profile.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Pimento Seeds Infuses the broth with aromatic spice.

For the Veggies

  • 2 cups Pumpkin (cut into small cubes) Makes the soup creamy and satisfying.
  • 1 cup Corn (cut into quarters) Introduces natural sweetness.
  • 2 pieces Carrots (sliced) Adds sweetness and crunch.
  • 1 cup Yellow Yam (cut into chunks) Offers heartiness.
  • 1 medium Chocho (peeled and sliced) Traditional for texture.
  • 1 cup Turnip (cut into small cubes) Provides an earthy depth of flavor.

Herbs and Seasoning

  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme A must-have for earthy undertones.
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion (escallion) Brings a fresh, crunchy bite.
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper Adds heat; leave whole for milder flavor.
  • 1 packet Grace Cock Soup Mix Boosts overall flavor significantly.
  • to taste Seasoning Salt and Black Pepper Essential for adjusting taste.

For the Dumplings

  • 1 cup Boiled Flour Dumplings Provides a satisfying texture.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jamaican Chicken Soup

  • Begin by chopping the pumpkin, corn, carrots, yellow yam, chocho, and turnip into bite-sized pieces. Halve the chicken breasts and skin-off thighs, crush the garlic, and slice the spring onions. Lay everything out for easy access.
  • In a large stockpot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken pieces, crushed garlic, and whole pimento seeds to the pot. Allow it to boil for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is partially cooked, stir in the chopped pumpkin, corn, carrots, and yellow yam. Cook this mixture for another 15 minutes.
  • After the hard vegetables are tender, add the chocho, turnip, boiled flour dumplings, fresh thyme, spring onions, and scotch bonnet pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and allow it to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Next, stir in the Grace Cock Soup Mix, along with seasoning salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low, allowing the soup to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Finally, ladle the hearty Jamaican Chicken Soup into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins to customize this Jamaican Chicken Soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comforting soup, easy chicken soup, family recipe, homemade soup, Jamaican Chicken Soup, Vegetarian Options
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