Soup Joumou

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. beef stew meat
 * 2 lb. joumou (pumpkin)
 * 1 lb. chicken
 * celery leaves
 * 1 lb. cabbage
 * 3 large carrots
 * 1 onion
 * 6 med. potatoes
 * 3 cloves
 * 1/4 qt. water
 * 3 medium sized turnips
 * 1 Tbs. lemon juice or vinegar
 * 1 hot pimento, whole with stem
 * 1/4 lb. vermicelli

Directions

 * 1) Use a large kettle to boil the beef and the chicken. Remove froth.
 * 2) When the meat begins to be tender add all vegetables.
 * 3) Continue boiling until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked (1/2 hour).
 * 4) Turn off the heat and let cool.
 * 5) Cube the meat and strain the vegetables through a fine sieve.
 * 6) Return cubed meat and liquid to kettle and bring to boil.
 * 7) Add the pimiento, being careful not to break or puncture it.
 * 8) Simmer until vermicelli is cooked.