Chef Marcus Samuelsson Learns to Make Haitian Independence Soup — No Passport Required

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Both alternatives provide a similar texture and flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and is often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while rice is a staple that is often cheaper.

Cook the beef shank separately, seasoned with garlic, parsley, thyme, black pepper, clove, lemon juice, orange juice, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Add cabbage, celery, potatoes, carrots, and leeks to the pot with the beef.

Puree the pumpkin separately; keep the vegetables whole as per tradition.

Combine all ingredients in a pot and simmer until cooked.

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