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Bajan Pumpkin Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Bajan Pumpkin Soup reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing locally grown pumpkins and spices. This comforting dish is often served during festive occasions and family gatherings, embodying the warmth of Caribbean hospitality. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the islands, with variations appearing in many Caribbean and international kitchens.

CaribbeanBBmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pumpkin
0 lb chicken
0 lb chicken feet
1/4 cup parsley
1 cup sweet pepper
1/4 cup echelots
1 cup celery
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
1 cup sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water
1 cup sour soap tea
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar flavor profile.

nutmeg

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Cinnamon can provide a warm spice note.

1

Prepare chicken and chicken feet by cleaning them thoroughly.

2

Let the chicken marinate with seasoning for about 10 minutes.

3

Heat rosemary and thyme oil in a large pot.

4

Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and celery to the pot; sauté until fragrant.

5

Add the chicken to the pot and let it boil for a while.

6

Pour in some sour soap tea and boiling water to the pot.

7

Add turmeric and black pepper to the pot.

8

Drop thyme into the pot and let the chicken cook until soft.

9

While the chicken is cooking, prepare cornmeal dumplings using a food processor.

10

Combine 2 and 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of cornmeal, grated nutmeg, and cinnamon in the food processor.

11

Pulse the mixture to combine, then add coconut milk to form a dough.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Pumpkin SoupBajan Soup

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