Jamaican Jerk Chicken Soup

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    367 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Jamaican

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Soup

A sweet and spicy soup with rice, beans, veggies, and flavorful chicken!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Chicken Seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • teaspoon ground parsley

Soup

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • ½ red pepper diced
  • 1 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons seeded jalapeno
  • ½ cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1 medium sweet potato cooked and diced
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine all of the seasoning ingredients for the chicken and mix to combine. Rub seasoning onto both sides of chicken breasts (if you have extra seasoning, reserve and add to soup broth. 
  2. Preheat a nonstick pan or skillet to medium heat, spray with cooking spray, and cook chicken breasts 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
  3. Add water and chicken bouillon to a medium-large pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce to simmer. Add tomatoes, red peppers, green chiles, jalapeños, onion, sweet potato, beans, and rice and chicken. Cook 5 minutes. Add paprika, salt, and chili powder. Cook 10 minutes longer. 
  4. 5 minutes before serving, whisk corn starch and 2 tablespoons cold water together in a small bowl until corn starch is dissolved. Add mixture to soup and stir to combine. Allow to thicken 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Add an additional jalapeno if desired for more kick!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 1006mg (42%) Potassium 775mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 9001IU (180%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1006mg 42%
Potassium 775mg 16%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 9001IU 180%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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