Making soup joumou, a Haitian holiday tradition

Start by cooking pasta and potatoes in a pot.

Prepare garlic and match spices in a mortar and pestle.

Add scallions to the spices and mix well.

Blend the pumpkin in a blender after cooking it.

Add beef shoulder to the pot to simmer.

Dice fresh turmeric and add it to the pot.

Add hot pepper for spice.

Add garlic and other spices to the broth.

Chop parsley and add it to the soup.

Add remaining vegetables and starch last, including pasta and potatoes.

Add natural salt to taste, using a handful.

Let the soup cook for another 10 minutes until thickened.

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