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Seafood Pumpkin Soup

Cultural Context

Seafood Pumpkin Soup is a delightful dish from Haiti, showcasing the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made during the fall harvest, it combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the brininess of seafood, reflecting the coastal lifestyle of many Haitians. This soup is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, highlighting the importance of community and sharing in Haitian culture. Today, variations can be found globally, with many chefs adding their unique twists to this comforting dish.

HaitianHTmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/4 to 1/3 pumpkin
scallions
sweet mini corn
clams
whole okra
2 scotch bonnet peppers
Nami
1 small potato
frozen cassava
3 chicken Maggie cubes
1 bag seafood medley (squid, imitation crab, shrimp, mussels)
garlic powder
dehydrated onion
sea salt
black pepper
salt-free seasoning
1 packet pumpkin soup mix

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk provides creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and canned tuna is more affordable.

1

Rough chop the pumpkin, scallions, Nami, and potato.

2

Drizzle canola oil in a pot and add 3 chicken Maggie cubes.

3

Add chopped scallions and mix to break down the Maggie cubes.

4

Add garlic powder and dehydrated onion, then mix.

5

Add the chopped potato, Nami, and pumpkin to the pot.

6

Add the packet of pumpkin soup mix and mix well, then bring to a boil.

7

Once boiling, add sea salt and black pepper to taste.

8

Add salt-free seasoning mix and stir.

9

Add the entire bag of seafood medley and frozen cassava, then bring to a boil again.

10

Cook until the vegetables are softened and the pumpkin is soft.

11

Add whole okra and sweet mini corn, and mix well.

12

Add the scotch bonnet peppers whole to infuse flavor without adding too much heat.

13

Let the soup cook down to reduce the liquid and concentrate the flavors.

14

Remove the scotch bonnet peppers carefully to avoid bursting them.

15

Add the clams and let the residual heat open them up, thickening the soup further.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

potspoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Pumpkin Seafood ChowderCreole Pumpkin Soup

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