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Cassava Soup (Surinamese)

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cassava chunks (frozen)
  • 1/2 lb cubed salted beef
  • 1/2 lb chicken with bone
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp bouillon powder or 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp celery chopped
  • 3-4 cups water
  • Salt & pepper
  • 5 allspice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 habanero pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil and rinse the salted beef twice to reduce saltiness.
  • Cut and rinse the chicken, sprinkle with salt.
  • Boil 3-4 cups of water, add salted beef, chicken, onion, garlic, celery, bouillon, spices and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add cassava and whole pepper (do not cut!), cook for another 15 minutes on medium heat until it’s done.
  • Scoop cassava out and cut in smaller chunks. (You can also do this before adding the cassava to the pot.) Continue cooking the soup until the meat is tender, and finish to taste.