We shared stories over Haitian pumpkin soup and became friends. We need to do this more. Bea Hines. Fri, January 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM UTC. 5 min read. Here we are, celebrating the first Sunday of 2024.

Haiti’s Beloved Soup Joumou Serves Up ‘Freedom in Every Bowl’ Every year, Haitians around the globe eat the pumpkin dish on January 1 to commemorate the liberation of the world’s first ...

For generations, Haitians have been serving up soup joumou, or pumpkin soup, on Jan. 1 to celebrate their freedom. The soup consists of a squash or pumpkin base, pasta, meat, vegetables and a ...

Gathering on New Year’s Day for ‘soup Joumou,’ a traditional Haitian pumpkin soup, is a great way to meet people from different cultures and break down barriers, writes Bea Hines. jeffery a ...

When Haitian independence was realized on January 1, 1804, Haitians across the country began a new tradition: every year on New Year’s Day, Haitian Independence Day, they will eat the soup.

Return soup to pot; add lime juice, nutmeg, salt, pepper, Sazon and onion powder. Simmer until slightly thick, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add back in cooked beef and chicken.

On January 1,1804, Haiti became the Western Hemisphere’s first Black republic — the result of a 13-year revolution during which enslaved Haitians fought against and overthrew their French rulers.

About this recipe . Soup joumou is a beef, vegetable, and squash Haitian stew commonly eaten on January 1 to signify the anniversary of freedom from French Colonial rule in 1804.

Then on the island, if they're going to serve the soup, more than likely they're serving with bread. But again, you know you got all the carbs in the world if you're putting in two different types of ...

Here we are, celebrating the first Sunday of 2024. Perhaps the word “celebrating” is not quite appropriate, seeing how the new year came in just about how it went out — with violence and upheaval in ...

In the Haitian culture, Soup Joumou is shared on New Year’s Day to bring people together. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...