Soup Joumou (pumpkin Soup)

Soup Joumou, also known as Pumpkin Soup, is a traditional dish from Saint Lucian Cuisine that is typically served on New Year's Day to celebrate independence. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a variety of ingredients and is a symbol of freedom and unity.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Soup Saint Lucian Pumpkin Traditional Celebration
Soup Joumou (pumpkin Soup)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium pumpkin, peeled and diced
  • 1 lb beef, cut into cubes
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 turnip, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups beef or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the beef over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the pumpkin, carrots, leek, celery, potato, turnip, parsley, green onions, thyme, and allspice to the pot.
  4. Pour in the broth and bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Ladle

Tools

Soup bowls Serving spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Soup Joumou hot, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and green onions. It pairs well with crusty bread or rice.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with chickpeas or lentils.

Cost

$20