Comforting Hearty Jamaican Chicken Soup for Cozy Nights

This Hearty Jamaican Chicken Soup brings warmth and flavor, perfect for chilly nights with a delicious blend of spices and vegetables.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Jamaican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Broth

12 cups Water Create a flavorful base for your soup.
4 pieces Chicken Thighs (skin-off, bone-in) Adds rich flavor and tenderness.
2 pieces Chicken Breasts (halved) Provides lean protein.
4 cloves Garlic (crushed) Enhance flavor with fresh garlic.
1 tablespoon Whole Pimento Seeds Essential for Jamaican flavor.

For the Vegetables

2 cups Pumpkin (cut into small cubes) Acts as the soup base.
1 cup Corn (cut into quarters) Adds vibrancy and sweetness.
1 cup Carrot (sliced) Provides sweetness and color.
1 cup Yellow Yam (cut into chunks) Adds heartiness.
1 cup Chocho (cayote) (peeled and sliced) Traditional for texture.
1 cup Turnip (cut into small cubes) Provides earthy depth.

For Seasoning and Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Utilizes fresh herbs.
2 pieces Spring Onion (escallion) Perfect for garnishing.
1 cup Boiled Flour Dumplings Essential for texture.
1 piece Scotch Bonnet Pepper Introduces heat.
1 packet Grace Cock Soup Mix Boosts authentic flavor.
to taste Seasoning Salt and Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

Large pot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and prepare the chicken.
Make Chicken Stock: Bring water to a boil, add chicken, garlic, and pimento seeds, then simmer until partially cooked.
Add Hard Vegetables: Introduce chopped pumpkin, corn, carrots, and yellow yam. Cook until pumpkin is tender.
Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Add chocho, turnip, dumplings, thyme, spring onion, and scotch bonnet.
Season and Simmer: Stir in soup mix and seasonings, then let it simmer until the flavors meld.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, ensuring ample chicken and vegetables in each bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian twist, use mushrooms and vegetable broth instead of chicken. Reheat with added water if thickened.

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