A traditional Haitian dish enjoyed in celebration of not only New Year’s but also Haiti’s independence, Soup Joumou is sure to keep those at your dinner table warm, fulfilled and happy all season long.
Recipe inspired by EatingWell.
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Category
Meal
Cuisine
Haitian
Servings
8
Cook Time
45 minutes
Calories
227
A traditional Haitian dish enjoyed in celebration of not only New Year’s but also Haiti’s independence, Soup Joumou is sure to keep those at your dinner table warm, fulfilled and happy all season long.
Recipe inspired by EatingWell.
Asha Wheeldon
Ingredients
-
½ pound G.O.A.T Curry
-
Kula Pili Pili Sauce
- 2 small celery ribs, roughly chopped
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 small habanero pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 scallion, roughly chopped
- ½ medium onion, roughly chopped
- ¼ green bell pepper, roughly chopped
- ¼ yellow bell pepper, roughly chopped
- ¼ red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- ¼ bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves and tender stems only, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups water, divided
- ½ sour orange or 1 lemon
- 10 cups water, divided
- 2 ½ pounds calabaza or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
- 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into rounds
- 1 leek, diced and thoroughly washed
- 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
- ¼ celery stalk, diced
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 4 - 5 garlic cloves, diced
- ½ bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, chopped
- 2 small sprigs thyme
- 1 small sprig flat-leaf parsley
- 3 whole cloves or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed or olive oil (optional; for vegetarian variation)
- 2 small peeled russet potatoes or malanga root, diced
- 1 turnip, peeled and diced
- 1 small habanero pepper (optional; see Tips)
- 6 ounces penne or a mixture of penne and spaghetti (see Tips)
Epis Marinade & Meat
Soup
Directions
To prepare marinade and meat: In a blender or food processor, combine celery, garlic, habanero, scallion, onion, green, yellow and red bell peppers, parsley, lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water. Blend or process until mostly smooth, scraping down the blender or processor as needed, about 1 minute.
While this dish is traditionally served with marinated beef, try KULA’s plant-based version by adding G.O.A.T Curry product in a small bowl. Squeeze sour orange (or lemon) over the meat. Add 1 cup water and stir to coat the meat. Drain off the liquid, then add 1 cup of the marinade to the meat; cover and refrigerate overnight. (Reserve remaining marinade for garnish.)
To prepare soup: Place the meat and marinade in a medium pot. Add 1 cup water; cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed, until the meat is tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, place squash in a large pot and add 5 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the squash is fork-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Scoop out the squash with a slotted spoon and transfer to a blender (reserve the liquid). Add about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid to the blender; blend until smooth. (Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender to puree the squash in the pot. Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Set aside.
Add 4 cups water to the liquid in the pot. Add carrots, leek, cabbage, celery, onion, garlic, cilantro, thyme, parsley, cloves, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. (If going meatless, stir in 1 tablespoon grapeseed or olive oil.) Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the blended squash, along with the cooked meat and any remaining liquid, potatoes (or malanga), turnip and habanero, if using. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the potatoes (or malanga) are beginning to get tender, about 30 minutes.
Add pasta and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings with salt and some of the reserved epis, if desired. Serve with Haitian or French bread. Want some more heat? KULA’s pili pili sauce compliments all soups perfectly!
Recipe Note
If you choose to add a habanero pepper to the soup, add it whole and do not pierce it—releasing the seeds would cause the soup to be very spicy.
Soup joumou is traditionally made with two types of pasta: Typically, spaghetti is paired with either rigatoni or penne pasta. Feel free to use just one type or any combo you like.
