Gungo Peas Soup Recipe

Name: Gungo Peas (Pigeon Peas) Soup Recipe - Jamaican Cuisine
Cuisine: Jamaican

Experience the rich, comforting flavors of Jamaica with our traditional Gungo Peas Soup. This hearty recipe features a delicious blend of salted pig tail, tender stewing beef, and gungo peas simmered in a savory broth. Enhance the classic dish by adding yam and dumplings for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb salted pig tail
1 lb stewing beef, cubed
2 cups gungo peas (green or dried)
4 qt water
4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 sprig fresh thyme
Hot pepper, to taste
Optional: Yam, peeled and cubed
Optional: Dumplings

Gungo Peas Soup

Cooking Directions

1. Combine the pig tail, beef, and gungo peas in a large pot with boiling water.
2. Simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the peas are tender and begin to split open.
3. Add the potatoes, thyme, and hot pepper. If using, add yam and dumplings at this stage.
4. Season with salt and additional hot pepper as desired.
5. Allow the soup to simmer for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.