A Taste of Jenny Morris’ Greedy Girl
For Jenny Morris, food has always been about far more than what’s on the plate. It’s about gathering around a table, sharing stories, creating memories and finding joy in the simple act of feeding the people you love. That philosophy lies at the heart of Greedy Girl, the latest cookbook from South Africa’s much-loved Giggling Gourmet.
Filled with the warmth, humour and generosity that have made Jenny a household name, the book celebrates comforting food, bold flavours and unapologetic indulgence. From slow-cooked favourites and soul-soothing soups to irresistible bakes, every recipe is designed to be shared and savoured.
We’ve selected four standout recipes from Greedy Girl that perfectly capture its spirit: golden cornbread, flavour-packed brisket, a comforting tortilla soup and a sticky date cake that delivers pure dessert bliss. Consider it an invitation to embrace the pleasure of cooking, eating and, just occasionally, being a little greedy.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serves 4–6
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
½ tsp dried red chilli flakes
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried origanum
1 tsp tomato paste
1 x 400 g can chopped tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 x 400 g can red kidney or black beans, drained
juice of 1 lime
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
TOPPINGS
crispy pan-fried tortilla strips
sliced avocado
grated mature cheddar cheese
sour cream or Greek-style yoghurt
fresh coriander
sliced jalapeños
lime slices
WHIP UP THE SOUP
1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onion and red pepper until soft, then add the garlic, chilli flakes, cumin, paprika and origanum.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add the shredded chicken, corn kernels and beans, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with the lime juice, salt and black pepper.
EVERYONE’S A CHEF
5. Ladle the soup into bowls and let everyone top their own according to preference.
