Meet Chef Stacy Porter, the culinary genius behind Stacy’s Island Flavour Restaurant, where the flavours of Jamaica come to life in every dish. Today, Chef Stacy graciously shares her beloved Jamaican Chicken Soup recipe, a comforting and nourishing delight that will warm your bones during the brisk fall and winter seasons. This delectable soup is not only a culinary treasure but also a tried-and-true remedy for sicknesses, making it a must-have in your recipe repertoire. What’s more, this soup features an abundance of fresh ingredients and vegetables that are not only incredibly tasty but also packed with nutrients, ensuring that it’s a wholesome delight you can savour year-round. So, let’s dive into Chef Stacy’s kitchen and discover the magic of her Jamaican Chicken Soup.
Jamaican Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 1b skinless chicken
- 1 pack of Spicy Chicken Noodle Mix
- ½ lb fresh pumpkin (cubed)
- 1/2 1b squash
- ½ lb yellow yam(cubed)
- 1 chocho/chayote (peeled and cubed)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and cubed)
- 2 potatoes (peeled and cut)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 4 thyme leaves
- A couple of pimento berries (Allspice)
- 2 tablespoons of All Purpose seasoning
- 2 chicken bouillons cubes
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 Corn (optional)
Directions:
1. Place a regular pot of water on the stove to boil.
2. Chop your chicken into small pieces.
3. Blend your onions, thyme, and garlic.
4. Then add the chicken, blended seasoning, pumpkin and squash to water.
5. Let them cook until the pumpkin and squash are very soft.
6. Purée the pumpkin and the squash.
7. Add purée, yam, chayote, potatoes, and carrots to the boiling mixture.
8. Knead the flour into dough and create some spinners.
9. Add spinners, all-purpose seasoning and pimento berries.
10. Let cook for 20 minutes.
11. Add your chicken noodles, about 3 sprigs of thyme and let simmer for 5 minutes and then serve.
