Jamaican Chicken Soup
Jamaican Chicken Soup is a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal from Jamaica, often considered a comforting staple and a go-to for recovery. It features chicken simmered with a rich blend of vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, and cho cho (chayote), along with starchy dumplings, yams, and corn, all seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is a well-balanced meal, providing a good source of lean protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the root vegetables and dumplings. A typical serving offers a moderate calorie count, rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4500 IU |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 580 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
Per 1.5 cups (360 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this soup is deeply embedded in Jamaican life, often served as a restorative meal for the sick or as a warming Sunday family dinner. Nutritionally, the inclusion of pumpkin and other root vegetables gives it a distinctive golden color and a boost of beta-carotene and sustained energy.
