Jamaican Chicken Pepper Pot Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 fry bacon over medium heat in large stock pot.
• 2 remove bacon with slotted spoon.
• 3 add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
• 4 return bacon to pot.
• 5 add vegetables, spices and chicken broth.
• 6 reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• 7 add cream of coconut and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• 8 serve in individual bowls.
• 9 suggested garnishes: sprig of thyme, slice of lime, chopped scallion, thin slice of scotch bonnet pepper.