Mannish Water (Jamaican Goat Soup)
Jamaica's goat soup, rich and peppery, with green banana, yam and pumpkin. This version uses meaty neck and ribs.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.83 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 741kcal
- 35.6gcarbs
- 16.2gof which sugars
- 47.3gfat
- 30gsaturates
- 43gprotein
- 8.2gfibre
- 4.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the goat, half the spring onions, the garlic, thyme, allspice, pepper, salt and water in a large pot. Bring to the boil and skim off the foam for the first 10 minutes.
- 2
Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 15, until the goat is tender.
75 min - 3
Meanwhile peel the green bananas: trim both ends, slit the skin along its length and lever it off with a knife. Slice into thick rounds and keep them in cold water so they do not darken.
- 4
Add the yam, carrots, pumpkin and whole scotch bonnet to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
20 min - 5
Add the green bananas and simmer for 15 minutes more, until soft. The pumpkin will break down and thicken the soup.
15 min - 6
Take out the thyme stalks and scotch bonnet and stir in the rest of the spring onions. Taste for salt and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
