soup joumou Haitian recipe #Haitian food vegetable

Cut beef and pork into cubes and marinate with lime juice, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

In a large pot, heat water over medium heat and add marinated beef and pork.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour until meat is tender.

Remove meat and set aside, reserving the broth.

In the same pot, add diced pumpkin, carrots, celery, cabbage, lettuce, and bell pepper to the broth.

Simmer the vegetables for about 20 minutes until softened.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and the reserved meat to the pot.

Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped scallions and parsley just before serving.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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