bahamian chicken souse (soup)
This is a soup that is generally present on all Bahamian weekend tables to appease the side effects of long nights of partying! Souse is composed of two main ingredients: lime and hot chili pepper. It is known that limes are great for hangovers but what about chili peppers? Bahamian grandmothers say “chilis in this soup can kill the devil.” Recipe from Vera and Mike; A World of Flavors."
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12 large chicken wings, halved
- 3 large limes
- 1 dash seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 large green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 large green pepper, cubed
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice
- 3 medium jalapeno peppers
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, cut into rounds
How To Make bahamian chicken souse (soup)
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Step 1Rinse chicken wings and soak 10 minutes in vinegar water to facilitate the removal of their skin. Remove skin from the wings.
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Step 2In a bowl, combine chicken wings with the juice of one of the limes. Add seasoned salt to taste. Marinate for 1/2 hour.
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Step 3In a pot large enough, sauté the onions over low heat for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Add the green pepper and sauté for 5 minutes over low heat.
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Step 4Add the potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, and chicken wings. Mix well and cook 10 minutes over low heat.
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Step 5Add water to cover, then add the allspice, the juice of the other two limes and seasoned salt to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer one hour.
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Step 6Halfway through cooking, add the jalapeños.
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Step 7When done, ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and a couple of thin lime rounds.
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