Chef Danie Soup Joumou Recipe

On January 1st, Haitian households celebrate our country’s Independence Day with bowls of Soup Joumou. This savory pumpkin soup is served on January 1, the anniversary of Haiti’s liberation from France. It is said that the soup was once a delicacy reserved for white masters but forbidden to the slaves who cooked it. After Independence, Haitians took to eating it to celebrate the world’s first and only successful slave revolution resulting in an independent nation.For those who need help whipping up their bowl of Soup Joumou, Haitian-American Chef Danie has you covered with this exclusive clip of her soup Joumou preparation along with a detailed recipe. Check out her YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/chefdanie