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jamaican chicken noodle soup recipe

Jamaican Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Discover the magic of Jamaican chicken noodle soup recipe with bold spices and hearty ingredients. Learn tips, health benefits, and cultural significance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 cups egg noodles or whole-grain noodles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 pieces scallions (green onions), chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium yam or sweet potato, diced
  • 1 cup pumpkin, cubed
  • 1 cup callaloo or spinach/kale
  • 1-2 whole Scotch bonnet peppers adjust for heat
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 8 cups chicken broth or water
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Lime juice

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Grater
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, add the chicken, broth, and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to cook the chicken through.
  3. Remove chicken, shred the meat from the bones, and return shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Add onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, and scallions to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in carrots, potatoes, yam, and pumpkin, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
  6. Add the callaloo, noodles, and whole Scotch bonnet peppers; cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot with a squeeze of lime juice on top.
  9. Enjoy your hearty Jamaican chicken noodle soup!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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