Jamaican Chicken Pepper Pot Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 slices bacon, diced
1 large sweet potatoes or 1 large yam, diced
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
6 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)

Preparation

Fry bacon over medium heat in large stock pot.
Remove bacon with slotted spoon.
Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
Return bacon to pot.
Add vegetables, spices and chicken broth.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add cream of coconut and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Serve in individual bowls.
Suggested garnishes: sprig of thyme, slice of lime, chopped scallion, thin slice of scotch bonnet pepper.