Jamaica is a Caribbean paradise known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and, of course, its delicious cuisine.

"The dishes are Jamaican, but not so traditional," says Burke. "For example, they'll offer red pea soup, but it'll be a bisque that they've kicked up a notch in terms of ingredients and flavor.

Harris' series on foods of the African diaspora, the author and historian shares her recipe for a soup starring kidney beans. Called red peas in Jamaica, this ingredient connects this Jamaican ...

Drain the soaked kidney beans. Tip them into a large saucepan and add fresh water to cover them by 8–10cm/about 3½in. Bring to the boil for 10 minutes and then simmer for 1 hour until the beans ...

Peas and Mint Soup: A light and healthy soup with the goodness of peas, hint of mint and the creaminess of sour cream. Add stalks of mint to the chicken stock. 2. In a deep pan take some olive oil, ...

Add the frozen peas and chicken or vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes. Add the cream and use a hand blender to liquidise the soup. Season ...

Red cabbage makes an excellent soup ingredient as it has a mildly sweetish flavour when cooked. This makes it suitable to combine many different vegetables and flavour combinations. Try this delicious ...