---
title: Soup Joumou (Haitian Squash Soup)
servings: 8
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 90 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/soup-joumou
---

Gather @butternut squash{1%kg}, @beef chuck{600%g}, @white cabbage{200%g} and @scotch bonnet{1}.

Wash the beef with @lime{1}, season with @garlic{5%clove}, and simmer until nearly tender, 45 minutes. ~{45%minutes}

Boil the squash separately until soft and blend it into a smooth base.

Combine beef, squash purée, @potato{300%g}, @carrot{2}, cabbage and the whole pepper; simmer 25 minutes. ~{25%minutes}

Add @vermicelli{100%g} for the last 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Pull the pepper, season, and serve with bread — traditionally on January 1st, honorably any day.