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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