Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup

Warm up with this spicy and comforting Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup. Made with a variety of vegetables, ground beef, and a medley of flavorful spices, this soup is packed with deliciousness and perfect for a chilly day. Serve it with a side of rice or cornbread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
2. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, minced garlic, and minced jalapeno pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cubed potatoes, beef broth, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Jamaican jerk seasoning, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, allspice, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
6. Serve the Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

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