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Squash Soup | Soup Joumou

Squash Soup | Soup Joumou

Soup Joumou is a traditional Haitian soup made with calabaza squash, a pumpkin-like gourd that is native to the Caribbean and is cooked and blended. It is a celebratory dish often seen as a symbol of strength and freedom for Haitians and its preparation is said to promote social unity.

Squash Soup (Soup Joumou)

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