Gungu Peas Soup Recipe

Name: Gungu Peas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound. stew beef bone ( with meat on it ) or cubed stew beef; 1 pound. salted pigs tail; 2 cup. gungu peas green (dried or frozen can be used); 3 to 4 sprig of thyme; 2 stalks scallion; 8 pimento (all spice) seeds; 2 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 4 quart water; 3 medium small irish potatoes peeled and cubed.; 2 scotch bonnett peppers; 2 garlic pegs (crushed); 1/4 cup carrots, cubed (optional); 1 pound yellow yam cut up (optional); 1 flour for dumplings (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pound. stew beef bone ( with meat on it ) or cubed stew beef
1 pound. salted pigs tail
2 cup. gungu peas green (dried or frozen can be used)
3 to 4 sprig of thyme
2 stalks scallion
8 pimento (all spice) seeds
2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 quart water
3 medium small irish potatoes peeled and cubed.
2 scotch bonnett peppers
2 garlic pegs (crushed)
1/4 cup carrots, cubed (optional)
1 pound yellow yam cut up (optional)
1 flour for dumplings (optional)

1
Soak peas in cold water (preferably overnight)
2
Soak salted pigtail in cold water to remove salt (overnight)
3
Place the pigtail, beef, gungu peas, in a large sauce pan with boiling water.
4
(optional use with pressure cooker to save time)
5
Simmer for about 2 hours or until means and meat are tender.
6
A pressure cooker takes 30 minutes.
7
Then transfer to a large sauce pan.
8
Add the yam, potatoes, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, pimento, scotch bonnet peppers dumplings and hot peppers.
9
Stir the soup and simmer for half hour before adding the dumplings or carrots (optional)
10
Simmer for another half hour until the soup is of a medium consistency

833

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pound. stew beef bone ( with meat on it ) or cubed stew beef, 1 pound. salted pigs tail, 2 cup. gungu peas green (dried or frozen can be used), 3 to 4 sprig of thyme, and more.

Yes, Gungu Peas Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gungu Peas Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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