JAMAICAN CHICKEN FOOT SOUP
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.
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.