Easy Soup Joumou ak Poul (Chicken Squash Soup) - Episode 53 - ❤ Love For Haitian Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash is similar in flavor, while sweet potatoes are widely available.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without calories, and lemon juice is a common substitute.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while spinach is more economical.

Prepare the butternut squash by peeling and cubing it.

In a stockpot, add water and bring it to a boil.

Add the chicken and squash to the boiling water and cook for about 35 minutes.

Check the squash for doneness, then turn off the heat and remove the chicken and set aside.

Remove the squash and place it in a blender, blending until smooth.

Add the pureed squash back into the pot.

Add garlic, celery, carrots, cooking margarine, bouillon cube, clove powder, salt, and stir.

Add cabbage, malanga, turnips, potatoes, onions, parsley, hot pepper, bell peppers, thyme, and stir again.

Cover and boil for about 35 minutes.

Shred the chicken or leave it in chunks, then return it to the pot and stir.

Add lime juice and penne pasta, boiling for another 10-15 minutes until the pasta is cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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