How to make a Vegetarian Haitian Soup Joumou ( Soup Joumou San Vyann)

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar texture and flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning is a cost-effective way to achieve flavor.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often less expensive and provide similar nutrition.

Cut up fresh pumpkin, boil and mash it.

In a pot, heat grapeseed oil over high heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add homemade vegetable broth and some water to the pot.

Add yellow yam, carrots, and celery; cook until yam is halfway done.

Add potatoes and turnips; stir to combine.

Add in the leaves (unspecified type) and stir.

Season with vegetable seasoning, adobo, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Stir in the mashed pumpkin and frozen squash (previously microwaved).

Add remaining vegetables and cover to bring to a boil.

Break spaghetti into the pot and stir in.

Add a little salt and butter; include a scotch bonnet for spice.

Cook until everything is tender and serve.

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