Soup Joumou is part of Haitian culture. Every January first, to celebrate the holiday and wish good luck for the New Year, pumpkin soup is prepared and shared in every family unit all around the ...

Soup joumou is no exception. If you translate the second word from Haitian Creole into English, you learn that it means pumpkin, and this is the soup's main ingredient. The dish also goes by a few ...

The soup is built on a base of either calabaza squash, butternut squash, or pumpkin; filled with root ... and herbs found in most Haitian dishes; and topped with some form of carb.

Soup joumou is a cherished tradition in Haiti, enjoyed not only on Independence Day but also at weddings as a meaningful ...

New Year's Eve traditions around the world showcase an array of fascinating rituals for welcoming good luck. From eating 12 grapes in Latin America, enjoying pumpkin soup in Haiti, to ringing ...