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Spicy Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup with Leafy Greens

Name: Spicy Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup with Leafy Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Beef chuck, 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1, finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 3, minced; Scotch bonnet pepper, 1, left whole; Beef broth, 4 cups; Carrots, 2, sliced; Sweet potato, 1, peeled and diced; Bell pepper, 1, diced; Callaloo or spinach, 2 cups, roughly chopped; Thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon; Allspice, 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper, To taste; Coconut milk, 1 can; Green onions, ¼ cup, chopped

This vibrant and spicy soup combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and fiery Scotch bonnet peppers for a heartwarming dish that's perfect anytime.

4.8(979 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 8, 2025

Spicy Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup with Leafy Greens — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Vegetables

For the Seasoning

For the Optional Add-ins

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 336 kcal
Protein: 18.6 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Fat: 25.3 g
Fiber: 2.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2017 kcal
Protein: 111.5 g
Carbs: 76.4 g
Fat: 151.5 g
Fiber: 15.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef chuck 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes	1000	92	0	75	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Onion 1, finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.8
Garlic cloves 3, minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
Scotch bonnet pepper 1, left whole	18	0.6	4	0.4	1
Beef broth 4 cups	40	6	3	1	0
Carrots 2, sliced	50	1	12	0.3	3.6
Sweet potato 1, peeled and diced	112	2	26	0.2	4
Bell pepper 1, diced	24	1	6	0.2	2
Callaloo or spinach 2 cups, roughly chopped	20	2	3.5	0.3	2
Thyme leaves 1 teaspoon	2	0.1	0.6	0	0.3
Allspice 1 teaspoon	5	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.5
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Coconut milk 1 can	445	4.5	6	48	0
Green onions ¼ cup, chopped	4	0.3	1	0	0.4

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Season the Beef
Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
2
Rest the Beef
Let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature to absorb the seasoning.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Chop Vegetables
Wash and chop all vegetables into desired sizes.
2
Handle the Scotch Bonnet
Keep the Scotch bonnet whole to add flavor without overwhelming heat.
Tip: Always wear gloves when handling Scotch bonnet peppers to avoid skin irritation. Pro Tip: If you prefer more heat, pierce the pepper in a few places to release more flavor.

How to Make Spicy Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup with Leafy Greens

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Sear the Beef
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
2
Build the Base
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until translucent.
3
Simmer the Soup
Pour in the beef broth, add the Scotch bonnet, thyme, and allspice. Bring to a simmer.