Haitian Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou) (Soupe Giraumon)

Name: Haitian Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou) (Soupe Giraumon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb corned beef or 1 lb beef stew meat; water; 1 1/2 lbs pumpkin, peeled & diced; 2 turnips, diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 sprig parsley; 1 sprig thyme; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 cup milk; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup rice, washed (uncooked, not instant); salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 -4 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

1 lb corned beef or 1 lb beef stew meat
water
1 1/2 lbs pumpkin, peeled & diced
2 turnips, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 sprig parsley
1 sprig thyme
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup rice, washed (uncooked, not instant)
salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 -4 teaspoons butter

1
In a saucepan, cover beef generously with water and boil over medium low heat, partially covered for 1 hour.
2
Drain and chop beef into bite-sized pieces.
3
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil; add pumpkin, turnips, beef, onions, parsley, thyme, and 2 cloves garlic.
4
Simmer until pumpkin is tender (15 minutes).
5
Discard parsley and thyme.
6
Transfer pumpkin to food processor with 1/4 cup stock and puree.
7
Return to saucepan and heat through.
8
Add milk, nutmeg, butter, and rice; cook until rice is tender (15-20 minutes).
9
Season with salt and pepper, and mix in remaining garlic.
10
Serve hot with a little butter in each bowl.

949

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb corned beef or 1 lb beef stew meat, water, 1 1/2 lbs pumpkin, peeled & diced, 2 turnips, diced, and more.

Yes, Haitian Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou) (Soupe Giraumon) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!