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Soup Joumou

Cultural Context

Soup Joumou is a traditional Haitian dish, symbolizing freedom and independence. It is often enjoyed on New Year's Day, commemorating the Haitian Revolution's victory over colonial rule. Today, it remains a cherished comfort food, celebrated for its rich flavors and cultural significance.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 cups pumpkin (squash)
1 lb beef
1 lb goat meat
2 cups cabbage
1 cup celery
1 cup green onions
2 cups carrots
1/2 cup parsley
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon pink salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon maggi seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups vermicelli
2 cups potatoes
1/2 cup cilantro
2 sour oranges
1 lemon
2 tablespoons vinegar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Introduce the recipe and explain the significance of Soup Joumou in Haitian culture.

2

Show the squash (jumu) and explain its origins and importance in the recipe.

3

Mention the use of both Haitian squash and American squash for body in the soup.

4

Introduce the beef and goat meat, explaining the need for a lot of meat in the soup.

5

Show the cleaning process for the meat using sour oranges, lemons, and vinegar.

6

Introduce the cabbage, explaining the quantity needed for a large batch of soup.

7

Show the celery and explain that the whole stalk, including leaves, will be used.

8

Introduce green onions and mention their name in Creole.

9

Show the carrots and mention the need for parsley and garlic in the recipe.

10

Discuss the use of pink salt instead of regular salt and mention other seasonings like maggi and black pepper.

11

Introduce the macaroni and vermicelli, explaining the differences and preferences in types of pasta used.

12

Show the potatoes and cilantro, emphasizing their importance in the soup.

13

Mention optional ingredients like plantain and dumplings, and the flexibility in making the soup.

Equipment Needed

large pot

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

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