Soup Joumou

Description
Haitian squash soup

Ingredients

 * 1 lb beef stew meat
 * 2 lbs joumou (squash)
 * 1 lb chicken
 * celery leaves
 * 1 lb cabbage
 * 3 large carrots
 * 1 onion
 * 6 medium potatoes
 * 3 cloves
 * ¼ qt. water
 * 3 medium sized turnips
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
 * 1 hot pimento, whole with stem
 * ¼ lb vermicelli

Directions

 * 1) Use a large kettle to boil the beef and the chicken.
 * 2) Remove froth.
 * 3) When the meat begins to be tender add all vegetables.
 * 4) Continue boiling until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked (½ hour).
 * 5) Turn off the heat and let cool.
 * 6) Cube the meat and strain the vegetables through a fine sieve.
 * 7) Return cubed meat and liquid to kettle and bring to boil.
 * 8) Add the pimento, being careful not to break or puncture it.
 * 9) Simmer until vermicelli is cooked.