Souse

Name: Souse
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bahamian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 6 limes, juiced; 2 onions, sliced; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 2 potatoes, cubed; 1 carrot, sliced; 2 whole allspice berries; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 6 cups water; Salt and pepper to taste

Souse (sowse)

Bahamian Lime Broth with Chicken

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 317 kcal

A tangy, peppery broth with chicken, onions, celery, and potatoes in a lime-forward soup. A Bahamian cure-all.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 22.0g

Fat 13.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot sharp knife cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: lime wedges, fresh pepper

Accompaniments: johnny cake, white bread

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
6 limes, juiced
2 onions, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 potatoes, cubed
1 carrot, sliced
2 whole allspice berries
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
6 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Wash chicken pieces with lime juice and water. Drain.
2
Place chicken in a large pot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil.
3
Skim any foam from the surface. Add allspice berries.
4
Add onions, celery, potatoes, and carrot. Simmer 30 minutes.
5
Add remaining lime juice and whole Scotch bonnet.
6
Simmer another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Serve hot in deep bowls with the broth and vegetables.

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Did You Know?

Souse is the quintessential Bahamian morning-after remedy, believed to cure any ailment from a cold to a hangover.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
sharp knife
cutting board

Garnishing

lime wedges, fresh pepper

Accompaniments

johnny cake, white bread

The Story Behind Souse

Souse has roots in both West African and British culinary traditions, adapted by Bahamians into a lime-forward restorative broth. The dish was originally a way to use every part of an animal economically.

On the Calendar: Traditionally a Saturday morning dish and a popular breakfast option throughout the week.

Legacy: Souse is Bahamian folk medicine and comfort food in a single bowl, a communal dish that brings families together.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast, saturday morning 📜 Origins: 18th century

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