How to make Haitian Soup Joumou!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than beef.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash offers similar flavor and texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and is often cheaper.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and flavor.

Cut vegetables into medium size and soak in water to prevent discoloration.

Cook beef in advance and set aside.

In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add some of the liquid from the cooked beef to the pot.

Add turnips, celery, carrots, and cabbage to the pot.

Add fresh thyme and parsley, and macaroni (breaking it in half if necessary).

Add pumpkin to the pot.

Season with non-msg Maggie seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Stir and taste for seasoning, adding salt as needed.

Return the cooked beef to the pot and add unsalted butter.

Allow to cook for 1 more minute before serving.

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