Haitian New Year Foods
Soup Joumou is inseparable from January 1 in Haiti, where New Year's Day is also Independence Day.
The central dish
Soup Joumou carries historical and national significance beyond being a winter soup. The bowl combines squash, meat, vegetables, pasta and seasoning into a substantial communal meal.
Soup JoumouFringe Table's detailed home adaptation with history and preparation guidance.Cook →Haitian EpisA fresh seasoning base used throughout Haitian cooking.Open →Diri Kole ak Pwa RoujHaitian rice and red beans for exploring the broader cuisine.Cook →
This hub will grow as more Haitian celebration foods enter the collection, while keeping Soup Joumou at the center of the January 1 story.