Liberian Style Pumpkin Soup | Liberian Comfort Food | West African Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic creaminess.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Butternut squash offers similar flavor and texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Black pepper adds heat without additional cost.

Wash the pumpkin twice and peel it.

Slice the pumpkin and put it in a pot.

Add 1.5 cups of water and some seasoning, then steam for about 15 minutes until soft.

Mash the pumpkin after it's cooked.

Heat oil in a pot.

Add blended pepper to the oil.

Add the cooked pumpkin, seasoning, onion, and pepper to the pot.

Combine with pre-cooked meats and let it steam together.

Cook until the water reduces and the soup is ready.

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