Jamaican Rice & Peas Soup
The weather in Houston has been so up & down. One day it’s 80⁰ the next it’s 40⁰. We love soup weather & with all of these {weather} mood swings we were feeling like a little something warm and soothing to the soul!
I love Jamaican rice & peas. And even though they are normally made with white rice & red beans there are many variations.
My family & I don’t love peas or carrots so much, even though they’re great for you. Very nutritious.
So I decided to make a rift on both! In soup form!
It’s Jamaican Rice & Peas Soup and it’s deliciousness!
The warmth of the spices along with the hearty sausage & rice and fresh earthy flavor of the veg… SOOOO good.
And so soothing too!
First things first, prep all your ingredients. You could definitely chop everything as you go (I do that all the time) but sometimes it’s easier to just have it all ready to go at once. Your choice.
Prep your ingredients. I like to cut everything approximately the same size so they cook evenly. It also makes for a better bite.
Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a heavy stock pot. Sautee onions, peppers, and celery until softened.
Add the sausage & brown it to your liking.
Add garlic & seasonings. Cook until fragrant – about 1 minute.
Add the peas, carrots, & liquid (water or broth) and simmer until carrots & peas are cooked through.
Add cooked rice. Heat until warmed through.
Serve hot & enjoy!
Jamaican Rice & Peas Soup
Recipe details
- 6 servings
- Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 20 min
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N'Ckyola.....My Sicilian mother made this often for us. It was a family favorite. My Jamaican bf (born in Siloah, St. Elizabeth parish) makes a different version of rice and peas, using a small dark red bean, coconut milk, and a variety of seasonings, including garlic, allspice, thyme, jerk seasoning, and a scotch bonnet pepper. It is so rich and flavorful and different than anything else I've had. The aroma when he makes it is wonderful.....wish there was a "rice and peas" scented candle !! Thanks for sharing your recipe....brings back memories.