JAMAICAN PUMPKIN SOUP

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 Spanish onions, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 fresh green or red jalapeno or serrano chili (or 1/2 Jamaican Scotch bonnet chili), minced
1 large white yam, peeled and diced
1/2 calabaza (Jamaican pumpkin) or a 10-pound regular pumpkin, peeled, seeded and diced
2 quarts vegetable or chicken stock
Approximately 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, to taste
Approximately 1 tablespoon sugar, to taste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
3 scallions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, soften the onions, celery, ginger and garlic in the peanut oil. Add the allspice, nutmeg, turmeric and chili and cook three to five minutes longer.
  • Add the diced yam and pumpkin, along with the vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until tender (about 20 minutes). Season to taste with salt and sugar.
  • Puree half the soup in a food processor and return it to the stock pot. Heat through. Just before serving, garnish it with the cilantro, mint and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Shimar Ricky
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Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ansarbst Andtx
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I can't wait to make this soup again. It's definitely going to be a regular in my recipe rotation.


Monayem Shikder
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I garnished my soup with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. It was so flavorful and delicious.


Arafat Hossain Saju
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I added a bit of cayenne pepper to my soup for a little extra spice. It was perfect!


Seeley Rustman
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This was my first time making Jamaican pumpkin soup, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was delicious.


Rohulamin Rohulamin
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Goerge Lebusa
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Sama Ali
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments.


Hasmi Bhai
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the pumpkin, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.


Sazia Rahman
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love that this recipe is meat-free. It's still hearty and filling, thanks to the pumpkin and coconut milk.


Joel Hernandez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. I always have a lot of pumpkin left over after Halloween, and this is a great way to use it up.


Falak Sheer
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I just throw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I come home, I have a delicious and healthy meal waiting for me.


Zero Hero
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This pumpkin soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The pumpkin and coconut milk give it a creamy and rich texture, while the spices add a nice kick. Highly recommend!


Master Mehara
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of coconut milk and spices made it so flavorful and unique. Will definitely be making this again!


HEMAT khan
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the rich and creamy texture, and the flavors were just amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Victoria Greys
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I've never had Jamaican pumpkin soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely fantastic! The flavors of the pumpkin, ginger, and coconut milk were perfectly balanced.


Kids Drawing
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This Jamaican pumpkin soup was incredibly delicious and bursting with flavor! I loved the mix of pumpkin, spices, and coconut milk. It was creamy and comforting, perfect for a chilly evening.


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