Best 4 Jamaican Chicken Pepper Pot Soup Recipes

Jamaican chicken pepper pot soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold day. This traditional Jamaican soup is packed with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a variety of spices that create a rich and complex flavor. The addition of scotch bonnet peppers gives the soup a spicy kick, while the use of coconut milk adds a creamy richness. Whether you're a fan of Jamaican cuisine or simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, this Jamaican chicken pepper pot soup is sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMAICAN PEPPER POT SOUP

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A classic Caribbean soup and a specialty of Sign Great House near Montego Bay, Jamaica

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pounds pig tails, scrubbed, rinsed in cold water, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound salt beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 1/2 pints water
1 pound yams, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 pound coco, peeled and chopped
4 cups ice water
12 okra, rinsed
8 ounces Indian kale, trimmed of heavy stalks and finely sliced
1 teaspoon powdered thyme
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 ounces onion, thinly sliced
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 can callaloo* or 1 pound fresh spinach, shredded
*a Jamaican green vegetable that tastes like a cross between broccoli and spinach

Steps:

In a pot large enough to hold at least 20 cups of water, add pig tails. Cook on medium heat to render fat. Pat salt beef dry with a towel. When drippings have accumulated, add salt beef to pot and saute until brown.
Once browned, add 6 1/2 pints of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour, occasionally skimming off the foam that rises to the surface and clings to the sides of the pot.
After 1 hour, add the yams and coco. Add ice water to congeal fat and cause it to rise to the top. Skim off fat. Simmer for 1/2 hour more.
Add okra and kale. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Add chopped onion and scallion. Cook another 1/2 hour. Add callaloo or spinach and boil for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

JAMAICAN CHICKEN PEPPER POT SOUP

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There are many, many variations of Pepper Pot Soup. This version contains chicken, although one could easily change to beef, by using diced lean beef and beef broth. The cream of coconut gives the soup a sweet flavour and the scotch bonnet pepper spices it up. The flavour is actually better the second day when reheated.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 slices bacon, diced
1 large sweet potatoes or 1 large yam, diced
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
6 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)

Steps:

Fry bacon over medium heat in large stock pot.
Remove bacon with slotted spoon.
Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
Return bacon to pot.
Add vegetables, spices and chicken broth.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add cream of coconut and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Serve in individual bowls.
Suggested garnishes: sprig of thyme, slice of lime, chopped scallion, thin slice of scotch bonnet pepper.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN PEPPER POT

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 heaping teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup tomato paste
Freshly ground black pepper
8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 1/2 cups water
1 Scotch bonnet chile, pierced (if you like it really hot, mince it)
8 ounces fresh okra, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 thick sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), each cut into 4 rounds with skin on
1 bunch collard greens (about 1 pound), stems removed, chopped

Steps:

Heat a 7-liter pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in the oil, onion, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, the allspice, and thyme; cook, uncovered, until soft, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to high, stir in the tomato paste, and cook, stirring and scraping, until it turns brick red, about 2 minutes.
Season the chicken with some salt and black pepper, to taste, and add it to the pot, turning to coat with the tomato and onion. Stir in the water, then add the chile, okra, potatoes, and collard greens in that order. You don't need to stir--the collards will cook down and keep everything moist as the cooker comes up to pressure. Close the pressure cooker lid and bring the pressure up to high (which can take up to 10 minutes), then reduce the heat, if necessary, to maintain an even pressure for 7 minutes.
Remove from the heat and press the pressure indicator stem until no more steam comes out. Carefully open the pot. Remove and discard bay leaves. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve.

CHICKEN PEPPER POT SOUP

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I got this fabulous recipe when I vacationed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The soup was on the Boma - Flavors of Africa Buffet. When I inquired about a cookbook with the recipe, the waitress went & got the recipe from the kitchen. This is posted in the same manner I got it, but I'll tell you that finding 1 gallon containers of broth is difficult. So I use 10 14oz cans, it's a little more, but just as good. I also usually use 2 poblanos. Using ready to go chicken tenders is a big time saver. I just sautee them in a little sesame oil & garlic before I dice them. This soup is very tasty and borderline addicitive. I've made several times since I got back. It is absolutley delicious the next day and freezes well. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Tina and Angie

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 chicken breasts, Diced
1 gallon low sodium chicken broth (or 10 14oz cans)
2 cups low sodium soy sauce (1 15oz bottle)
2 tablespoons garlic, Chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce (I use Asian Chili Sauce)
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
2 red bell peppers, Chopped
1 green bell pepper, Chopped
1 poblano pepper, Diced
2 onions, Diced
1 cup mushroom, Diced
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

Cook chicken unitl half done. Set Aside.
Heat Chicken Stock, Soy Sauce, Garlic, Sugar, Sesame Oil, and Hot Sauce. (You can add Collard Greens at this point if desired.) Bring to Boil.
Make a slurry. Combine 1 Cup Cornstarch with 1 Cup Water and mix until all Cornstarch is disolved. Add to Stock and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add all Vegetables and Chicken. Cook until Chicken and Vegetables are done. Another 20 to 30 minutes depending on Chicken.
Drizzle with Sesame Oil when serving. If desired, you can add fresh Spinach just before serving.

Tips:

To make the soup even more flavorful, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
If you don't have scotch bonnet peppers, you can substitute another type of hot pepper, such as habanero or cayenne pepper.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry or some mashed potatoes.
Serve the soup with a side of rice, dumplings, or johnnycakes.

Conclusion:

Jamaican chicken pepper pot soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.