Caribbean Pumpkin Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk lowers calories while still providing a creamy texture.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat without overwhelming spice, while bell pepper is milder.

Boil spring water and add seamoss gel until dissolved.

Chop onions and scallions, then add to the pot with thyme and scotch bonnet pepper.

Prepare yam and pumpkin by cutting them into small pieces and add to the pot immediately.

Once the pumpkin is cooked, remove half and place in a high-speed blender with about 4 cups of the soup.

Blend the pumpkin and soup mixture on high, then pour it back into the pot.

Add dry seasonings including sea salt and allspice, and mix thoroughly.

Prepare dumplings using spelt flour and water, roll by hand, and add to the pot.

Add fresh coconut milk to the pot and mix thoroughly.

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