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Authentic Jamaican Chicken Soup
A hearty, authentic Jamaican chicken soup packed with pumpkin, yams, sweet potatoes, corn, and fluffy dumplings. Flavored with Scotch bonnet pepper, pimento seeds, and Grace soup mix, this one‑pot comfort dish is perfect for cold winter days.
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Critical Success Points
- • Removing chicken skin and excess fat to prevent greasiness
- • Simmering chicken and pumpkin together for flavor development
- • Mashing pumpkin with butter to create a thick base
- • Cooking vegetables until tender before adding dumplings
- • Forming and cooking dumplings without breaking them
- • Final simmer with spices for flavor integration
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot liquids with care to avoid burns.
- • Scotch bonnet peppers are extremely hot; wear gloves and avoid touching face.
- • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
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