Bahamian Pumpkin Soup Pot Recipe with Native Sweet Potatoes
Bahamian Inspired Pumpkin Soup
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 medium pot
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife one that your comfortable using
- measing spoons set
- 1 ladle
- 1 masher if not a fork will work
- tongs optional
Ingredients
- 1/4 small pumpkin chopped up the smaller the better
- 1 box chicken broth
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 mediu onion
- 3 stalkks of celery chopped up
- 2-3 cup diced ham chunks choice of meat optional
- 2-3 cups sliced ribs choice of meat is optional
- 1/2 lb chicken wings choice of meat is optional
- 2-3 ears corn chopped up
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 sweet potatoes Bahamian Sweet Potato Optional
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
Instructions
- Add pumpkin chunks, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper to your pumpkin soup pot. Cook on high for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Stir in onion, celery, and ham. Cook for another 30–60 minutes.
- Mash softened pumpkin into the broth. Add seasoned ribs and chicken. Reduce to medium-low and let simmer for 4 hours. (Please ensure you do not add the water into the soup or it will be salty. just the seasoned meat is needed)
- In a separate pot, boil corn in some of the soup broth for 5 minutes. Add carrots and sweet potatoes, then return everything to the main pot. Cook until veggies are tender.
- Stir in cabbage, cover, and cook for 20–30 minutes until cabbage softens but still holds texture.
- Pumpkin soup is filling on its own, but if you’re wondering what to serve with pumpkin soup, try pairing it with warm bread, johnny cake, or a light salad.
Notes
As the weather changes be it showers falling or the colder temperature rolling in, Some warming up in is oder! Its soup weather! And so I celebrated by making pumpkin soup! Of course with a Bahaiam flare (I used bahamian Sweet Potatoes). Its hearty, healthy and full of flavour.
I cooked my batch in my pumpkin soup pot for the day aka my slow cooker so the flavors could develop over a period of time and well I dint have to sit and watch the pot….I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before but Im a lazy cook (lol). You don’t need cream or milk for this recipe the pumpkin itself will be the base all you need is a blender, masher, or even a fork, once the pumpkin is soft enough all you have to do is mash it down. So if you’ve been searching for a pumpkin soup recipe without cream, this recipe is right up your alley.
Whats the best part of this recipe you may ask? It’s flexible. You can swap in the sweet potatoes, meat or the vegetables for what ever suits your fancy! What ever you have available, will do adjust the spice to your taste, and even add your favorite root vegetables. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Soup
- Hearty & filling – with meats, veggies, and root veg, it can even be turned into a stew!
- Customizable – you can always swap in local ingredients to make it your own.
- Cream-free – a pumpkin soup recipe without cream that still has a rich flavor
- Perfect for fall – cozy, nourishing, and great for gatherings.
Pumpkin Soup Closer
This Bahamian inspired pumpkin soup is a celebration of comfort food with island roots. Cooking it slowly in a pumpkin soup pot lets the flavors sit and develop leaving something rich, savory, and satisfying 😛 ! There’s just something about soups in the fall they fill your home with warmth and your tummy with comfort. From hearty pumpkin to rich split pea, each pot tells its own story. If you enjoyed this Bahamian-inspired pumpkin soup, be sure to check out my Crockpot Split Pea Soup next. It’s another easy, nourishing recipe that’s perfect for cool evenings and busy weeks alike.
This sounds like such a delicious, hearty meal! I can almost imagine the cozy aroma filling the kitchen while it slow-cooks. The combination of Bahamian sweet potatoes and pumpkin sounds so comforting — perfect for chilly days. I love how flexible the recipe is too; those “use what you have” meals always end up being the most satisfying!
Just made this pumpkin soup and it’s delicious! So cozy and full of yummy fall flavors.
HOORAYYY! Im so happy to hear that.
Awesomeeee glad you liked it.
lol for sure… i tend do do a lot of these “use what you have” meals..lol
Sounds delicious! I love a slow cooker recipe. I must try this.
slow cookers are just so convenient
This sounds absolutely delicious — the combo of pumpkin and native sweet potatoes feels so cozy and full of island flavor!I love how this recipe blends comfort food with a tropical twist. Can’t wait to try it in the near future!
Thank you 🙂 I do hope you like it
This looks very good 👍
thank you
This reminds me of the pumpkin chili I made! This recipe looks even more soothing and fulfilling.
oh pumpkin chilli…where is the link?
What a wonderful savory way to enjoy pumpkin, and enjoy a hot Autumnal meal on a chilly Fall evening!
It hit the spot!
This sounds awesome. !!!
Im having a blast with them 🙂 already looking forward to next year
I love this! This almost reminds me of a Haitian stew my mom does every New Year’s. I will try this, thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome I hope you enjoy!