Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup

Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup

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Caribbean · 125 min · Beef · gluten-free, low-carb

345 cal 26g protein 22g carbs 17g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cubed
  • 3 cups callaloo or fresh spinach
  • 4 pods okra
  • 1 cup coco (taro root) or potato
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Simmer cubed beef in 6 cups water with salt, partially covered, over medium-low heat for 90 minutes, until the beef is tender.
  2. Add diced coco or potato, onion, scallions, and thyme; cook 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped callaloo, sliced okra, and the whole Scotch bonnet.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and simmer 10 minutes until greens are soft.
  5. Remove the Scotch bonnet and lightly mash some coco to thicken the soup.
  6. Adjust salt and serve hot.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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