Description
A hearty and flavorful Jamaican-style soup made with chicken, root vegetables, dumplings, and a blend of aromatic spices. This traditional dish is warm, comforting, and packed with Caribbean flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (bone-in, cut into pieces)
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper (left whole for mild heat, chopped for more spice)
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 Irish potato, diced
- 1 yam, diced (optional)
- ½ cup pumpkin, diced
- 2 ears corn, cut into pieces
- 2 cups dumplings (spinners)
- 1 packet Jamaican pumpkin soup mix (optional)
- ½ teaspoon pimento (allspice)
- 1 teaspoon butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a firm dough forms. Pinch off small pieces and roll into long, thin dumplings (spinners). Set aside.
- Boil the Chicken: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add chicken, salt, black pepper, all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let simmer for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in garlic, onion, scallions, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, carrot, potato, yam, pumpkin, and corn. Cook for another 15 minutes.
- Add Dumplings: Drop in the spinners and stir gently to prevent sticking.
- Flavor the Soup: Stir in Jamaican pumpkin soup mix (if using), pimento, and butter. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes until everything is tender.
- Final Touch: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper if left whole.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy hot!
Notes
- If you like a spicier soup, chop the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding.
- You can substitute the chicken with beef or fish for variations.
- Serve with bread or crackers for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: 350 kcal
- Cuisine: 6g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Jamaican chicken soup, Caribbean soup, spicy chicken soup, traditional Jamaican dish Serving Size: 1 bowl