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Historic Haitian Soup Joumou

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef cut into cubes
  • 2 butternut squash peeled and chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 sticks of celery chopped
  • 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cabbage cut into strips
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • 3 sprigs of parsley
  • 1 cup Epis
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 cups of uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • 6 cups of vegetable or beef broth
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • water

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, marinate the beef with Epis, onions, shallots, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper and set aside. This needs to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour to 1 day.
  2. In the meantime, get all your vegetables ready. Peel, chop, wash and dry them.
  3. In a pot boil the peeled and cut butternut squash till it is cooked. Once it becomes soft, drain the water and puree the butternut squash into a smooth paste.
  4. In a large pot, heat oil and add the marinated beef. Cook till the beef starts browning.
  5. To this add the 6 cups of broth and 4 cups of water.
  6. Now add pureed squash.
  7. Add all the vegetables: carrots, celery, potatoes, cabbage and the Scotch bonnet pepper.
  8. Cover and let it cook for about an hour.
  9. Uncover and add the two cups of pasta. Add more water if required.
  10. Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 10-15 minutes till the pasta gets cooked.
  11. Stir, take off heat and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 1023mg (43%) Potassium 1278mg (37%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 23180IU (464%) Vitamin C 59mg (66%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1023mg 43%
Potassium 1278mg 27%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 23180IU 464%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.