Soup Joumou, often heralded as Freedom Soup, is a fusion of history, culture and mysticism, with origins deeply rooted in the tumultuous yet resilient spirit of Haiti.
This hearty pumpkin-based dish traces its origins back to the colonial era of Saint-Domingue, where enslaved Africans cultivated the squash that forms its foundation. During French colonial rule, the soup was a luxury enjoyed exclusively by the oppressors, making it a symbol of
