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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Sopi di Pampuna

How to order / say it
Say it Sopi di Pampuna — [so-pee dee pam-poo-na]
Order Can I try the pumpkin soup?
Locally Mag ik de sopi di pampuna proberen?
Say locally

A creamy, spiced pumpkin soup.

Why try it?

Sopi di Pampuna showcases the Creole flavors of Willemstad, using locally grown pumpkins to create a heartwarming dish appreciated by locals and visitors alike.

How it tastes

Smooth and creamy with a natural sweetness from the pumpkin, it is enhanced by spices like nutmeg, making it comforting and aromatic.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

This dish dates back to the 19th century, when pumpkins were widely cultivated on the island, becoming a staple in local soups and stews for their versatility and flavor.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g, peeled and diced pumpkin
  • 🥛 200 ml coconut milk
  • 🧄 1, chopped onion
  • 🧂 1 inch, grated ginger
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 🥣 500 ml vegetable stock

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onion and ginger until soft.
  2. 2 Add pumpkin and stock, simmer until tender.
  3. 3 Blend, add coconut milk and spices, then serve.
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