Best 8 Jamaican Shrimp Pepper Pot Soup Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Jamaican Shrimp Pepper Pot Soup, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of Jamaican cuisine. This hearty and aromatic soup boasts a captivating fusion of shrimp, succulent vegetables, and a symphony of Jamaican spices, creating a harmonious blend that will leave you craving for more. Discover the secrets behind this delectable dish, as we unveil the authentic Jamaican Shrimp Pepper Pot Soup recipe, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and spice levels. Embark on a culinary journey to Jamaica, where the flavors of the Caribbean come alive in every spoonful of this tantalizing soup.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN PEPPER POT SOUP



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A nicely spiced vegetable soup that is hearty enough to be a meal. It has an island flavor from the coconut that is slightly sweet with just a touch of herbs.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Beans

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 scotch bonnet peppers or 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes or 4 cups carrots, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped,including juice
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook onions in oil in a skillet until tender.
  • Place onions in crockpot along with garlic, ginger, chili powder, scotch bonnet, coriander, celery seeds, salt, pepper, sugar, squash (or carrots), kidney beans, tomatoes and stock.
  • Stir to mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add coconut milk and stir well.
  • Set crockpot to high and cook for 15-20 minutes more.
  • Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 13.6, Sodium 678.2, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 8.6

SPICY JAMAICAN SHRIMP SOUP



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Make and share this Spicy Jamaican Shrimp Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons oil
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can sweetcorn, drained
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 teaspoon jamaican jerk spice
6 ounces large shrimp, defrosted if frozen
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 3/4 pints vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the jamaican jerk seasoning and the shrimp.
  • Blend the cornstarch with the stock and add to the pan. Bring to the boil, stirring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 140.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.9

JAMAICAN SHRIMP PEPPER POT SOUP



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Also called callaloo, this dish has many guises and often is made with meats. The dish dates back to the Arawak Indians, who prepared a stew that was kept going on the fire with the addition of new ingredients every day. This version is made simply with shrimp.

Provided by Mary Fillmore

Categories     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup instant onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crushed
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon instant garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper, ground
6 cups chicken stock
2 lbs small shrimp, peeled, deveined (51-60)
1 cup cream of coconut, canned
10 lime slices

Steps:

  • Combine okra, spinach, green pepper, minced onion, salt, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, minced garlic, red pepper and chicken stock in large stockpot. Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and coconut milk.
  • Simmer until shrimp are cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with lime slices.

JAMAICAN PEPPER POT SOUP



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A classic Caribbean soup and a specialty of Sign Great House near Montego Bay, Jamaica

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds pig tails, scrubbed, rinsed in cold water, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound salt beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 1/2 pints water
1 pound yams, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 pound coco, peeled and chopped
4 cups ice water
12 okra, rinsed
8 ounces Indian kale, trimmed of heavy stalks and finely sliced
1 teaspoon powdered thyme
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 ounces onion, thinly sliced
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 can callaloo* or 1 pound fresh spinach, shredded
*a Jamaican green vegetable that tastes like a cross between broccoli and spinach

Steps:

  • In a pot large enough to hold at least 20 cups of water, add pig tails. Cook on medium heat to render fat. Pat salt beef dry with a towel. When drippings have accumulated, add salt beef to pot and saute until brown.
  • Once browned, add 6 1/2 pints of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour, occasionally skimming off the foam that rises to the surface and clings to the sides of the pot.
  • After 1 hour, add the yams and coco. Add ice water to congeal fat and cause it to rise to the top. Skim off fat. Simmer for 1/2 hour more.
  • Add okra and kale. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Add chopped onion and scallion. Cook another 1/2 hour. Add callaloo or spinach and boil for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

JAMAICAN HOT PEPPER SHRIMP



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Categories     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
1/2 cup chopped scallion
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 fresh thyme sprigs
3 fresh Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 whole allspice
1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except shrimp in a 4-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp, making sure they are just covered by liquid, and remove pot from heat. Cool shrimp in liquid to room temperature, uncovered, about 1 hour. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a plate or bowl and drizzle some of cooking liquid on top.

JAMAICAN CHICKEN PEPPER POT SOUP



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There are many, many variations of Pepper Pot Soup. This version contains chicken, although one could easily change to beef, by using diced lean beef and beef broth. The cream of coconut gives the soup a sweet flavour and the scotch bonnet pepper spices it up. The flavour is actually better the second day when reheated.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 slices bacon, diced
1 large sweet potatoes or 1 large yam, diced
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
6 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)

Steps:

  • Fry bacon over medium heat in large stock pot.
  • Remove bacon with slotted spoon.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
  • Return bacon to pot.
  • Add vegetables, spices and chicken broth.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add cream of coconut and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve in individual bowls.
  • Suggested garnishes: sprig of thyme, slice of lime, chopped scallion, thin slice of scotch bonnet pepper.

JAMAICAN PEPPER SHRIMP



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An easy recipe for spicy jamaican peel and eat shrimp. These make a great appetizer/first course for a barbeque.

Provided by FolkDiva

Categories     Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs shrimp (left in shells)
2 garlic cloves (minced or thinly sliced)
1 cup cooking oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 scotch bonnet peppers (seeded and sliced....wear gloves!)
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 jamaican allspice seeds (crushed or ground)

Steps:

  • Heat oil, garlic, salt and peppers in dutch oven over medium to medium high heat.
  • Add shrimp and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle allspice into the mixture.
  • Add vinegar and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Heap finished shrimp on a platter along with lemon wedges and/or your favorite dipping sauce -- and let everyone help themselves!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.3, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 736.2, Sodium 1622.5, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 79.3

JAMAICAN PEPPER POT SOUP



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This is an orginal recipe from close friends of ours in Jamaica. I received the recipe from our cook Zuki in Negril, Jamaica. Yum!!

Provided by Thea

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb Callaloo or 1 lb spinach
12 fresh okra
12 cups water
1/2 lb salt beef
1/2 lb shin beef
10 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 lb yam (peeled)
crushed scallion
1 small scotch bonnet pepper (Whole)
black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the callaloo then chop finely boil in water with the corned beef until beef is tender, usually about 2 hours.
  • Add the coconut milk, yam, okras, scallion, hot peppers, and black pepper add additional water if necessary, simmer for 30 min and your soup should be ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 81.1, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 10.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, succulent shrimp for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have shrimp, you can substitute chicken or beef.
  • Feel free to adjust the heat level of the soup by adding more or less scotch bonnet pepper.
  • If you don't have scotch bonnet pepper, you can use another type of hot pepper, such as habanero or cayenne.
  • Serve the soup with rice, dumplings, or bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Jamaican shrimp pepper pot soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Jamaican shrimp pepper pot soup a try.

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