This Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup is rich in nutrients and has an abundance of flavor. Often reserved on Saturdays in many Jamaican households, this hearty dish is perfect for a chilly day or for nourishing you back to health when feeling ill.
BENEFITS OF EATING CHICKEN FOOT
It is rich in collagen which is essential for the overall function of multiple body systems. The below are some of the benefits that it provides.
1. Repairs Joints
2. Improves Bone Strength
3. Reduces Inflammation
4. Improves Blood Circulation
5. Improves Digestive Health
6. Improves Liver Health
7. Improves Cardiovascular Health
8. Reduces Cellulite and Stretch Mark
9. Promotes Healthy and Younger Skin
10. Balances Hormones
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR JAMAICAN CHICKEN FOOT SOUP
1. Chicken Foot
2. Pumpkin/Squash
3. Scallion/Green Onion
4. Fresh Thyme
5. Chayote – This is what we call Chocho.
6. Salt
7. Water
8. Carrot
9. Country Style Soup Mix – I used Grace brand.
10. Sweet Potato – Caribbean or Jamaican variety.
11. Yellow Yam
12. Cocoyam
HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN CHICKEN FOOT SOUP
1. Wash 1/2 -1 lb chicken foot and remove the nails.
2. Add 6 cups of water to a large pot on medium heat.
3. Add 4 sprigs of thyme and 1 scallion and bring to a boil.
4. Wash, peel and cut 1 lb pumpkin, 1 lb yellow yam, 1 1/2 lb sweet potato, 1 chocho, 1 medium carrot, 1 medium cocoyam. Add to your pot and cover and let cook until almost fork tender.
5. Add in 1 1/2 pack of country style cock soup, and salt to taste (optional).
6. Cook until the noodles are soft and the food is fully fork tender.
HOW TO STORE IT
Fridge – You can store this in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freezer – You can also freeze this for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
FAQS
What vegetables can I add? You can add white yam, corn, cassava or spinners (dumpling). This is all up to personal preference.
What other seasonings can I use? You can flavor your pot with scotch bonnet peppers if you like it spicy (boil it whole with the stem on), pimento berries (allspice), garlic, and bouillon cubes if you cannot get the soup mix.
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JAMAICAN CHICKEN FOOT SOUP
Ingredients
- ½-1 lb Chicken Foot
- 1 ½ pk Grace Country Style Mix You can use 1 pack if you prefer
- 1 lb Pumpkin/Buttercup Squash
- 1 lb Yellow Yam
- 1 Chayote/Chocho
- 1 med Carrot
- 4 Thyme Sprigs
- 1 Scallion/Green Onion
- ½-1 tsp Salt, or to taste optional
- 1 med CocoYam
- 6 cups Water
- 1 ½ lb Sweet Potato Caribbean/Jamaican Variety
Instructions
- Wash 1/2 -1 lb chicken foot and remove the nails.
- Add 6 cups of water to a large pot on medium heat.
- Add 4 sprigs of thyme and 1 scallion and bring to a boil.
- Wash, peel and cut 1 lb pumpkin, 1 lb yellow yam, 1 1/2 lb sweet potato, 1 chocho, 1 medium carrot, 1 medium cocoyam. Add to your pot and cover and let cook until almost fork tender.
- Add in 1 1/2 pack of country style cock soup, and salt to taste (optional).
- Cook until the noodles are soft and the food is fully fork tender.
