Ingredients
Method
For Dumplings
- Add water to flour and mix
- Separate into small balls or long thick logs
For Soup
- On medium heat add oil to the pot then add garlic until it starts to brown.
- Add frozen peas to the pot and stir for five minutes. Stirring constantly so it does not stick.
- Add two cups of water to the pot and let the peas boil until it starts to get tender.
- Once tender, add the smoked bones and an additional two cups of hot water.
- Continue to cook until the meat is cooked and you can mash the peas with a spoon until tender.
- Once the meat is tender, add the remaining ingredients: carrots, celery, pumpkin, plantains, onions, and potatoes. And continue to boil for about 20 minutes
- Add dumplings and clove to the pot.
- When dumplings have floated to the top add sugar and salt and pepper to taste
- Serve hot
Nutrition
Notes
If using green plantains, adding oil to the water helps your pot from getting stained.
You can boil with the skin off if you wish.
You can cut the plantain into chunks so that it fits better in your pot if needed.