Pepper Pot Soup
Jamaican

Pepper Pot Soup

A hearty soup made with callaloo and hot peppers.

BeefBeef
PorkPork
callaloocallaloo
scotch bonnet pepperscotch bonnet pepper
Coconut MilkCoconut Milk
VegetablesVegetables
Hard33 min

Where it comes from

Pepper Pot Soup is a traditional Jamaican dish inspired by African and Taino culinary practices.

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How it's made

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33 min active
  1. 1
    5 min

    In a large pot, combine water, chicken bouillon, grated potatoes, grated carrots, chopped celery, onion, and peppers. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2
    20 min

    Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.

  3. 3
    3 min

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, and water until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

    Watch out

    Stir constantly while adding the flour mixture to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth soup.

  4. 4
    5 min

    Continue to stir the soup until it thickens slightly. Then, pour in the milk and heat through without boiling, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.

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