PUMPKIN SOUP

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This Pumpkin Soup hails from Jamaica and is filled with small, elongated dumplings called "spinners." Serve this dish as a light meal or a dinner starter.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound pig's tail, salted (optional)
3 pounds beef with bone, such as short ribs or shin
2 pounds pumpkin, peeled and cubed
10 cups water
3 whole scallions, crushed
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound yellow or white yam, peeled and chopped (optional)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • If you are using pig's tail, soak it in two 10-minute water baths and rinse. Place it in a large soup pot along with the beef, pumpkin and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the pumpkin has dissolved and the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, to prepare the spinners, in a medium-size bowl, sift together the flour and salt. And the water and blend with a wooden spoon until a ball is formed. Flour your hands and knead slightly to form a soft dough. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky. Cover and set aside.
  • When the meat is tender, remove it from the pot. Separate the meat from the bones, chop it, and return it to the pot. Bring to a brisk simmer over medium heat and add the scallions, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, salt (if not using pig's tail), and black pepper. If using, place the yam in the pot.
  • Bring to a simmer again. Form the spinners by rolling small pieces of dough between your floured palms to form 1-inch-long oblong shapes. Drop the spinners into the soup one at a time. Stir gently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Continue to cook the soup for 15 minutes. Remove the whole Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Pagal Kto
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This is the best pumpkin soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful.


The Incredible Black Mades
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This soup is so comforting and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Ubaid Arain
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a great freezer meal.


James Peebles
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I love the addition of the spices in this soup. It gives it a really nice depth of flavor.


Doris Assumpta
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect fall soup.


Peggy Surrisi
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This was my first time making pumpkin soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishal Lodh
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Chris Black
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this soup was really good. It's not too sweet and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Samuel W Ngboze
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This soup is a must-try for pumpkin lovers. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Zainab Oyinlola
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This is the best pumpkin soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Qaisr Malik
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This soup is so comforting and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Carole Cardinal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a great freezer meal.


Aasha Shrestha
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I love the addition of the spices in this soup. It gives it a really nice depth of flavor.


Mish Zafar
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect fall soup.


Ester Sangweni
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This was my first time making pumpkin soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Charmaine De guia
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


precious luyanda
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this soup was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the pumpkin is perfectly balanced by the spices. I'll definitely be making this again.


Frank Mensah
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This soup is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Muneeb Ali
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This pumpkin soup was absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the perfect balance of spices. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold fall day.


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