Pumpkin Soup
A Feast for the Senses
The Haitian Pumpkin is delicious and creamy, which is why our group in Anse-a-Ptire decided to prepare Soup Joumou, or Pumkpin Soup, as one of their food culture recipes. This soup is packed with nutrients, fiber, and lots of love. Feel free to substitute Butternut or Kabocha Squash if you cannot find a good Sugar Pumpkin around. Our group not only enjoyed the soup, but the roasted seeds that are filled with iron— a common nutrient deficiency in Haiti.
1 / 2 sugar pumpkin or other gourd 1 small sweet potato, cubed 2 russet potatoes, cubed 1 onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 / 2 head of garlic, minced 1 / 4 head of cabbage, shredded olive oil and salt to taste 4-6 cups water or vegetable broth
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In a soup pot sauté the onions, green peppers, and carrots
Add all of the other vegetables and cook for 5 minutes before adding the water / broth and seasoning
Cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft Reserve half of the soup in a serperate bowl
Puree or mash the remaining half then add it back into the reserved soup, stir together and serve hot!
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