Soup Joumou: Haitian New Year’s Soup
At the start of the new year, it’s customary for Haitians to make Soup Joumou—a recipe my father-in-law lovingly refers to as “revolution soup.” Here’s why: This soup dates back to January 1, 1804, when Haiti was the first of the colonized Caribbean islands to liberate themselves and gain independence. Historically, Haitian people weren’t allowed...
