Bahamian Peas Soup and Dumplings

One of the Bahamian people’s go-to comfort food is Bahamian Peas Soup and Dumplings. This popular soup consists primarily of pigeon peas, tomato sauce, coconut milk, and dumplings. The locals and tourists alike love this hearty Bahamian peas soup. It’s simple to prepare and works as well as the main course or a side dish. This recipe is foolproof and will yield delicious results no matter your culinary prowess.

 

Its popularity among Bahamians can be attributed to the inclusion of pigeon peas, tomato paste, coconut milk, and dumplings in the dish. You’ll learn how to make this classic Bahamian dish from scratch by reading this article. So let’s get going!

I have enjoyed this recipe with my mother’s delicious Cornbread and my Spelt Bread, and you will also.

Bahamian Peas Soup and Dumpling Recipe

Before the remainder of the Bahamian Peas, Soup with Dumplings can be prepared; the pigeon peas must be boiled. The first step is washing the peas in freezing water to remove debris. Next, add enough water to a big saucepan to thoroughly cover the peas. Once the water in the saucepan boils, reduce the heat to a simmer and let the peas cook for around an hour. Please turn off the heat and drain the peas after cooking. Throw in some cooked pigeon peas, sweet potatoes, and anything else you choose into the oil after it’s heated up.

Prepare the soup once you finish preparing the dumplings. First, fill a large saucepan with the cooked pigeon peas and veggies. Next, add one can of stewed tomatoes and one spoonful of tomato paste to the mixture and stir well. The soup needs another 15 minutes of slow simmering. Making the dumplings is a good activity for when the soup begins to boil. Put the dumplings in as soon as the water in the pot boils, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes covered or until it reaches the desired doneness.

After the dumplings are done, add them to the soup and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Mix well and add one can of coconut milk. Make sure the soup tastes good before making any changes to the seasoning. You should boil the soap for an additional 15 minutes after adding the ingredients as it The soup needs to boil for an additional 15 minutes after all the ingredients have been added. This will allow the flavors to meld, producing a hearty and delicious soup. The soup is ready when it reaches the desired consistency. After serving the soup, top each bowl with a dumpling. Ideally, sour cream and a slice of fresh bread would accompany a bowl of soup. Enjoy!

Ingredients used in Bahamian Peas Soup and Dumplings

Pigeon peas

Pigeon peas are just another kind of bean. Peas get their name from their small size and resemblance to pods. These beans have a diameter of approximately a quarter of an inch and are beige with brown markings. Pigeon peas are known for their robust, bitter flavor and mealy consistency.

Onions

For extra flavor, try adding some chopped onion to your broth. Onions provide depth and an umami flavor to the soup.

Celery

The pureed soup gets a new dimension of flavor by adding celery leaves. But when these veggies are gone, they’re swapped out with a fresh celery crop. You want them to be tender but not mushy, so they go in during the last few minutes of cooking.

Tomato paste

Tomato paste is a common ingredient to enhance the flavor of sauces, soups, and stews—every tomato-based cuisine benefits from adding tomato paste. You may add it to a marinade, a spice paste, or a jar of sauce and let it simmer for a bit.

Tomato Sauce

When you have prepared the soup, stir in the tomato sauce and let the soup stew for five more minutes.

Carrot

Add the carrots when the beans are nearly mushy, with about half an hour left in cooking time. This will guarantee that the carrots are thoroughly cooked without becoming mushy.

Potato

Potatoes are high in carbohydrates and low in water content. They absorb the moisture in soup and become mushy. As a result, they are ideal for thickening broths and balancing out lighter soups.

Cassava

The flavor of cassava root is balanced among earthy, sweet, and nutty notes with a touch of bitterness. It has a subtle flavor that is enhanced with more robust flavors.

Coconut milk

Add a can of coconut milk if the soup has a creamier flavor and texture. Boil for Five more minutes after adding the dumplings and coconut milk.

Sugar and maple syrup

Sugar and maple syrup might work in this recipe as well. It enhances the flavor of many dishes with a subtle sweetness or an authentic, earthy aroma.

Salt and pepper

Half a teaspoon of salt and a quarter of a teaspoon of pepper would be an excellent seasoning for a soup or stew.

Ingredients used in dumpling recipe

Whole wheat flour

The dumplings would be just as good if made with whole wheat flour. Working the dough into a ball, gradually add one cup of cold water while kneading.

Unbleached white flour

To create dumplings, you’ll need unbleached white flour. Put unbleached two cups of all-purpose flour into a big bowl to get started. Knead the dough while adding 1 cup of cold water until it comes together in a smooth ball.

Baking powder

To increase the dumplings’ flakiness, you may also add baking powder. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of unbleached white flour, one teaspoon of baking powder and salt, and one teaspoon of sugar. So it’s easier to work with the flour if you do it just after you measure it.

Salt and sugar

One teaspoon of sugar and one teaspoon of salt may enhance the dumplings’ flavor. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of unbleached white flour, one teaspoon of baking powder and salt, and one teaspoon of sugar. Complete your tasks while the flour is still in the basin. Working the dough into a ball, gradually add one cup of cold water while kneading. After a few minutes of kneading, the dough should feel as silky and smooth as the fabric it was named for.

How to store the leftover Bahamian Peas Soup and dumplings?

It is possible to keep the broth and dumplings for Bahamian pea soup in the refrigerator for up to four days after preparing the soup. Then, place the soup and dumplings in their containers, and label each with the current date. Next, reheat the leftovers in a saucepan over low heat until they are thoroughly warm and ready to be consumed when you are ready to eat them. When you are ready to consume the leftovers, reheat them.

 

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