Caribbean Pumpkin Soup with a Spicy Twist

Caribbean Pumpkin Soup with a Spicy Twist
Experience the authentic flavors of the Caribbean with this Pumpkin Soup with a Spicy Twist. Originating from Grenadian cuisine, this hearty and flavorful soup is a fulfilling dish perfect as a main course or a substantial appetizer. Filled with a variety of vegetables, pig tails, and warming spices, it brings a taste of the islands to your table.

Ingredients

🐖 1 kg Pig Tails, BETTER MEAT
🎃 2-3 cups Pumpkin, diced, frozen
🍠 2 medium Yams, peeled and chopped
🍠 1 large Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped
🍌 2 medium Green Bananas/Plantains, peeled and chopped
🥕 2 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
🧅 1 medium Onion, chopped
🧄 3 cloves Garlic, minced
🌾 1.5 - 2 cups Flour, for dumplings
🌽 0.5 cup Cornmeal, for dumplings
💧 Water, for cooking and dumplings
🧂 Salt, generic shaker
🍬 Brown Sugar, generic jar
🌶️ Red Pepper/Paprika Powder, generic jar
🌿 Green Seasoning, a few tablespoons from Mauby bottle
🍃 2 Bay Leaves
🌿 3-4 Cloves
🐟 1 cup Salted Fish pieces, frozen
🥥 1 cup Coconut Milk, from red mug

Instructions

1- Prepare Pig Tails:

• Wash the pig tails thoroughly.
• Place in a Genie brand pressure cooker with enough water to cover and cook until tender.

2- Prepare Vegetables:

• Peel and chop the yam, sweet potato, green bananas, carrots, and taro/dasheen into medium-sized pieces and keep them in water to prevent discoloration.
• Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

3- Prepare Dumplings:

• In a large clear glass mixing bowl, combine flour and cornmeal.
• Gradually add water, mixing until a firm dough forms. Knead lightly and set aside.

4- Cook Pumpkin:

• In a large stainless-steel pot with a glass lid, add the diced pumpkin with water and boil until very soft.
• Mash the pumpkin in the pot to create a thick soup base.

5- Combine Ingredients (Part 1):

• Add cooked pig tails, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, and cloves to the mashed pumpkin. Stir well.

6- Add Liquids & Provisions:

• Pour in coconut milk and add chopped potatoes, carrots, green bananas, yam, sweet potato, and salted fish to the pot.

7- Add Dumplings:

• Form small dumplings from the dough and gently drop into the simmering soup.

8- Season and Simmer:

• Season the soup with salt, brown sugar, red pepper/paprika powder, and green seasoning and stir thoroughly.

9- Finish Cooking:

• Cover the pot and allow to simmer until all vegetables are tender, dumplings are cooked through, and the soup is thickened to the desired consistency.

Prep Time: 30-40 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Total Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Servings: 6-8
Calories: Estimated based on ingredients
Proteins: 20g
Fats: 10g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Equipment: Genie Pressure Cooker, Large Stainless Steel Pot, Mixing Bowl, Metal Bowls, Salt Shaker, Assorted Utensils, Gas Stove

Cooking Tips:

• Mashing the pumpkin directly in the pot offers a creamier texture.
• Adjust seasonings to personal taste; Caribbean cooking often involves "eyeballing" the ingredients.
• Use a variety of root vegetables to diversify flavors and textures.

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Caribbean Pumpkin Soup with a Spicy Twist