Bahamian Chicken Souse
A Bahamian chicken broth with lime, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, and spices. Serves 4; times are approximate estimates.
This version of souse combines chicken with a citrusy, spiced broth and vegetables cooked until tender. Allow about 15 minutes for hands-on preparation and around 40 minutes for cooking.
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Method
- 01
Blanch the chicken
Put the chicken wings in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and blanch for about 10 minutes. Drain and discard the water; set the chicken aside.
Ready to continue when: The blanching water has been discarded and the chicken is drained.
10 min - 02
Start the vegetables
Heat the olive oil in the clean pot over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often. Add the celery, onion, carrots, and 1 teaspoon of salt; cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are fragrant and the potatoes are beginning to brown slightly.
5 min - 03
Add the chicken and broth ingredients
Add the hot pepper and garlic to the pot. Return the chicken wings and pour in enough water to cover them. Add the lime juice, allspice, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Stir and cover the pot.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is covered by the liquid and the spices are distributed through the pot.
- 04
Simmer
Bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook covered for about 20–30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender when pierced and the chicken is cooked.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the chicken is cooked.
25 min
Ingredients
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