Jamaican Ackee Soup
Jamaican Ackee Soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This traditional Jamaican recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to warm you up on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ackee, canned
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ackee, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large pot Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Soup ladle Serving bowls
Serving suggestions
Serve the Jamaican Ackee Soup with a side of rice and fried plantains for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when handling the scotch bonnet pepper, as it is very spicy. You can adjust the amount or remove the seeds to control the heat level of the soup.
Cost
$15