Description
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring chicken, root vegetables, and traditional Caribbean spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces, bone-in
- 8 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 yam or sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Place chicken, water, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, yam, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large pot.
- If using, add the whole scotch bonnet pepper to the pot. Do not break the pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot.
- If you prefer less heat, use only half of the scotch bonnet pepper or remove the seeds before adding.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Jamaican chicken soup, Caribbean soup, chicken stew, traditional soup, root vegetable soup