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Nourishing Jamaican Chicken Soup

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A hearty Jamaican chicken soup loaded with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, Scotch bonnet heat, aromatic herbs, and traditional flour dumplings (‘spinners’) for a comforting and flavorful island meal.

Ingredients

2 lbs organic chicken (drumsticks, breasts, thighs, or mix)

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp all-purpose seasoning

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 cups organic chicken stock, low sodium

2 (16 oz) bags organic chicken bone broth

2 large carrots, peeled and chopped

½ red onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

Handful fresh thyme sprigs

3–4 Scotch bonnet peppers, chopped or slit

2 Irish potatoes, peeled and cubed

4–6 mini corn on the cob

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley

1 cup organic all-purpose flour

¼ cup cold filtered water (plus more as needed)

½ tsp sea salt (for dumplings)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and all-purpose seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Add onions, garlic, and thyme sprigs. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken stock and bone broth. Add carrots, potatoes, corn, Scotch bonnet peppers, turmeric, garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  6. Make the spinners: Combine flour and salt in a small bowl. Slowly add water, mixing until a firm dough forms. Roll into thin, tapered dumplings.
  7. Drop dumplings into the soup and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove thyme stems and serve hot.

Notes

Bone-in chicken adds more flavor, but boneless cooks faster.

Adjust Scotch bonnet peppers for desired spice level.

Trim excess fat to prevent an oily broth.

For gluten-free, omit spinners or use gluten-free flour.

Vegetables can be swapped for sweet potatoes, yams, or greens.

Nutrition

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