Pumpkin soup is a usually 'bound' (thick)

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made from a purée of

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. It is made by combining the meat of a blended pumpkin with broth or

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. It can be served hot or cold, and is a common

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dish in the United States. Various versions of the dish are known in many European countries, the United States and other areas of North America, in Asia and in Australia. Pumpkin soup was a staple for the

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ese prison camps during the

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. Squash soup is a soup prepared using squash as a primary ingredient. Squash used to prepare the soup commonly includes

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and butternut squash.

Preparation

Squash that has initially been separately roasted can be used in soup preparation. The roasting of squash can serve to concentrate the gourd's flavor. Squash soup can be prepared with chunks or pieces of squash and also with

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d squash. Pre-cooked, frozen squash can also be used, as can commercially prepared packets of pre-cooked frozen squash purée. Butternut squash soup may have a sweet flavor, due to the sugars present in the squash. Additional basic ingredients in squash soup's preparation can include

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, onion, cream, spices such as sage and thyme, salt and pepper. Other recipes have been known to include split peas and more exotic spices such as cumin and cinnamon. Pumpkin soup can be served hot or cold, and is a popular

dish in the United States.

History

A variety of pumpkin soup originated in Haiti during their independence. Designed to be a statement to french colonists that the Haitian people could work together to create something. The traditional version of pumpkin soup is called

Soup joumou Soup joumou (; french: soupe au giraumon) is a soup native to Haitian cuisine. In 2021, soup joumou was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The soup is traditionally cooked with winter squashes such as the turban squash. The s ...

. Pumpkin "pies" made by early

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had more similarities to being a savory soup served in a pumpkin than a sweet custard in a crust. Pumpkin soup was a staple for the

ese prison camps during the

. Squash soup is a soup in

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. It is a part of the cuisine of

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, and the cuisines of Mozambique and Namibia, both of which are located in

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. Squash soup is also served in other countries and is a part of other cuisines.

Soup Joumou Soup joumou (; french: soupe au giraumon) is a soup native to Haitian cuisine. In 2021, soup joumou was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The soup is traditionally cooked with winter squashes such as the turban squash. The s ...

is traditionally consumed in

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on New Year's Day (January 1), as a historical tribute to Haitian independence in 1804.

Gallery

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