Lunch: Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Kale, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 pounds pig tails, scrubbed, rinsed in cold water, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound salt beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 1/2 pints water
1 pound yams, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 pound coco, peeled and chopped
4 cups ice water
12 okra, rinsed
8 ounces Indian kale, trimmed of heavy stalks and finely sliced
1 teaspoon powdered thyme
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 ounces onion, thinly sliced
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 can callaloo* or 1 pound fresh spinach, shredded
*a Jamaican green vegetable that tastes like a cross between broccoli and spinach

Instructions

In a pot large enough to hold at least 20 cups of water, add pig tails. Cook on medium heat to render fat. Pat salt beef dry with a towel. When drippings have accumulated, add salt beef to pot and saute until brown.
Once browned, add 6 1/2 pints of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour, occasionally skimming off the foam that rises to the surface and clings to the sides of the pot.
After 1 hour, add the yams and coco. Add ice water to congeal fat and cause it to rise to the top. Skim off fat. Simmer for 1/2 hour more.
Add okra and kale. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Add chopped onion and scallion. Cook another 1/2 hour. Add callaloo or spinach and boil for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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