Legend has it that soup joumou [JOO-moo] was a delicacy served to French colonial masters and not permitted to the enslaved people of Haiti, who cooked it. That changed after Haiti defeated France in 1804. To celebrate their liberty, Haitians traditionally enjoy this hearty, nutritious pumpkin soup on Jan. 1, Haitian Independence Day.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes