Jamaican Chicken Soup Recipe
Our Jamaican Chicken Soup Recipe stands at the heart of this culinary treasure trove, embodying the island's vibrant flavor profiles.
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Vegetable peeler
- Large spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Chicken parts (legs, breasts, or a combination) 1.5 lbs
- Large carrots (peeled and chopped) 2
- Celery (chopped) 2 stalks
- Large onion (finely chopped) 1
- Garlic cloves (minced) 3
- Bonnet pepper (optional, for heat) 1 scotch
- Fresh thyme 2 sprigs
- Allspice 1 teaspoon
- Diced pumpkin or squash 1 cup
- Sweet potato (peeled and chopped) 1 large
- Chayote (cho-cho), peeled and chopped (optional) 1
- Yellow yam (peeled and chopped) 1 cup
- Chicken broth 6 cups
- Chicken noodle soup mix 1 pack
- Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin your Jamaican Chicken Soup Recipe by heating oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chicken parts and brown them slightly on all sides.
- Next, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Keep cooking these ingredients until the onions reach a see-through quality.
- Now, add the Scotch Bonnet pepper (if using), thyme, allspice, chicken broth, and soup mix. Blend thoroughly, then elevate the heat until your concoction starts bubbling.
- As soon as it's boiling, dial down the heat to a mild setting and allow the soup to slowly bubble for a rough duration of 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add the pumpkin, sweet potato, chayote (if using), and yellow yam to the soup.
- Mix thoroughly, then shield the pot with its lid and let the soup maintain its gentle simmer for another half an hour, or until all root vegetables reach a soft consistency.
- Season the soup with a sprinkle of salt and a dusting of pepper as per your taste preference.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level in your Jamaican Chicken Soup Recipe by increasing or decreasing the amount of Scotch Bonnet pepper.
- Don't hesitate to swap in different root veggies such as turnips or rutabagas.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken and chicken broth with vegetable broth and add extra veggies of your choice.
- You can also add dumplings or pasta for additional texture and flavor.