Traditional Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken feet

2 lbs yam (optional)

1 lb pumpkin

1/2 green/young breadfruit (optional)

1 lb dasheen (optional)

1 small cho cho, finely chopped (optional)

2 medium carrots, chopped

1 stalk scallion, chopped

2 sprigs thyme

1 hot pepper (optional)

Salt to taste

Dumplings (optional)

1. Prepare Chicken Feet: Clean the chicken feet thoroughly and place them in a large pot. Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil.
2. Add Vegetables: Once boiling, add chopped cho cho, carrots, and pumpkin.
3. Initial Cooking: Boil for 30 minutes, adding more water if needed to keep the ingredients submerged.
4. Add Remaining Ingredients: After 30 minutes, add yam, breadfruit, dasheen, scallions, thyme, and hot pepper (if using), then season with salt.
5. Simmer: Reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Ingredients