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Friends' Express Cooking #9: Ghislaine's Authentic Jamaican Soup

Ghislaine's Jamaican Soup

As a passionate home cook with years exploring Caribbean flavors, I've relied on trusted recipes like this one from my friend Ghislaine. Well-spiced and hearty, it's a complete meal that invigorates and warms you through winter.

Ingredients

  • 400 g yam
  • 600 g pumpkin
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 can ¼ canned gungo peas (or azuki or kidney beans)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ West Indian pepper (or more for extra spice)
  • 3 chives
  • Thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil

For the dumplings

  • 100 g flour
  • 90 ml water

Instructions

In a bowl, mix flour, water, salt, pepper, and crumbled thyme into a smooth dough.

In a pan, sauté the garlic, chili, and finely chopped chives in a little oil.

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 1½ liters of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, pepper, and a few thyme sprigs.

Form small dough balls the size of large hazelnuts, roll into finger-like shapes, and drop into the boiling water.

Add the canned beans to the pot, followed by the sautéed garlic-chili mixture.

Lower the heat, stir in the coconut cream, then add cubed yam and pumpkin.

Finally, add the carrot sliced thinly.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat until tender. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting classic.