Liberian Pumpkin Soup

Description
This golden, red-hot soup is made and mixed with real vegetables and spices and is great with other vegetables or main dishes. Ground meat sometimes works for this, too, while color, flavor, and quality are generally worth it.

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 3 cups water
 * 2 chicken bouillon cubes
 * 2 Tbsp palm oil
 * salt to taste
 * 1 medium squash or pumpkin, sliced
 * 3 Tbsp chili powder
 * 1 small can tomato paste
 * 1 pound of meat, if desired

Directions

 * 1) Add oil to a large skillet and fry one chopped onion.
 * 2) Mix with pumpkin or squash, and cook until soft.
 * 3) Add one small can of tomato paste, any meat, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, and one teaspoon of chili powder.
 * 4) Cover with water and bring to a boil.
 * 5) The soup is finished when it reaches a desired thickness.