Haitian Cuisine
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Soup Joumou
Soup Joumou is a hearty, spiced squash soup traditionally enjoyed in Haiti, especially on January 1st to celebrate Haitian Independence Day. It is rich in vegetables, beef, and seasonings, symbolizing freedom and resilience.
15 ingredients
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Haitian70%
French30%
Ingredients
- calabaza squash (pumpkin)4 cups, peeled and cubed
- beef stew meat1 lb
- onion1 medium, chopped
- garlic cloves3 cloves, minced
- scotch bonnet pepper1 whole
- carrots2 medium, sliced
- celery stalks2, chopped
- potatoes2 medium, diced
- spaghetti pasta1 cup, broken into pieces
- beef broth6 cups
- lime juice2 tablespoons
- cloves2 whole
- thyme1 teaspoon dried
- black pepperto taste
- saltto taste
Method
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Origin Story
Originally reserved for French colonists during slavery, the soup was embraced by freed Haitians as a symbol of liberty after the Haitian Revolution.
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