It’s been a while since I posted a new recipe here. I’m making up for that with this magnificent Best Ever Caribbean Vegan Soup Recipe! I have posted other blog content posts, but not recipes. There are reasons for that. I knew you already have access to hundreds of recipes to cook through and share on this blog, so I decided to shift efforts to implementing recession-proof strategies for my business.
I have focused on my cooking classes, monthly Membership Club, and mentorship programmes for leaders and content creators. But don’t think for a minute, that I have stopped developing recipes!
Consequently, I create new recipes at the drop of a hat, even in a live, in-person cooking class, like this Vegan Soup. I’m grateful that my gift of creativity comes from a well that never runs dry.
Nevertheless, what I have been running dry on, is time. I wish it were my favourite herb (thyme).. oh my how corny Kari lol but yeah, as a solopreneur and now head of a single-parent household, I have more ideas than I have time to execute.
And this is why I have been focusing on scaling so that I will be able to greater serve you more! But man have I missed you!
Welcome to our new tastemakers!
If you are new here, welcome to my tastemakers tribe! I created this blog 12 years ago when I lost a baby I didn’t know I was carrying and this space has been my outlet for so many of my most meaningful life changes. And I am so glad that I have kept it going over the years!
So now, having laid the foundation in place for my business to scale, I am now coming back here to explore this as my pet project.
More vegan recipes…
It’s time to prioritize self-care
I have a confession. I have not only neglected to post regularly on this blog, over the past two years, but I have also neglected me. Again, I love taking care of myself but when resources are mega scarce, we do the best with what we have. In Jamaica, we have a saying “where it manga it pop off” meaning, you do as much as you can with what you have until you have nothing left.
Having gone through most adjustments, I have felt the pull to really get back to my own wellness project. It’s time to resume my healing and wellness journey. And what food signifies healing and soothing more than soup? None!
Here you go!
I made 5 things in this cooking class, and I can guarantee you, this was the highlight on everyone’s palette, including the diabetic in the class. I love the challenge of developing scrumptious recipes that are also very healthy for all. This one hit the spot!
It’s the perfect soup as a meal or as a starter for a more lavish and lengthy meal. Make a large batch and refrigerate in portion sizes and enjoy for up to 3 days later.
Those so inclined may serve with some fresh bread of choice. And those who want to lower the carb count, can remove the corn. To make this fully diabetic-friendly and keto, I removed the portion for my client from the pot before. Adding the corn to the other batch. The corn does add another beautiful layer of flavour to the stock but it is ultimately not critical.
I need your feedback!
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Tasty Vegan Soup
This scrumptious vegan soup will be your best soup recipe ever! It is super healthy and is perfect for all diets. This is Whole30, glutenfree, dairy free written. While the corn adds another layer of flavour, you may leave it out to make this recipe fully keto, low carb and diabetic friendly. Leaving out the corn doesn’t make the soup any less delectable. It just renders it Primal, Atkins and diabetic-friendly.
Ingredients
- 3 Cho Cho / chayote/ chow chow/choking/christophine
- 2 lbs/1kg pumpkin (kaboucha, kent or other firm varieties)
- 4 stalks celery, cubed
- 1/2 carrot, cubed (leave out to lower carb count or add more as needed).
- 4 stalks scallions
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, halved
- 4 stalks fresh thyme
- 6 cloves garlic
- 5 Knorr vegetable bouillon
- 1 heaping teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
- 1 green or yellow scotch bonnet (left whole/ substitute with Aji pepper
- 14 cups water
- 2 fresh corn on the cob cut into about 5 pieces each.
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a large pot like my Staub that goes from stove to table and perfect for keeping soup hot and looks great on the table (placed on a trivet).
- Cut pumpkin into 2 inch pieces,
- Roughly smash garlic and scallions
- Peel Cho Cho, cut in half and remove seeds and cut into wedges.
- Add all the ingredients to the pot except the Cho-Cho and corn.
- Cover and simmer for 45-60 mins. Stir at intervals to help the flavours to integrate. Be careful not to puncture the scotch bonnet pepper.
- Add Cho-Cho amd corn and cook for another 10 mins.
- Let soup sit for another 10 - 30 minutes for flavours to intensify.
- Remove scotch bonnet before serving.
- Taste for seasoning and and add salt if necessary.
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My whole family enjoyed it!! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for coming back and sharing your feedback! TI really appreciate that!
This is really the best soup I’ve tried!! Such an amazing recipe!
You ABSOLUTELY made my week! Thanks for letting me know!
This looks amazing and comforting.
It is and everyone will ask for seconds.
Oh goodness, this looks SO cozy! Perfect for this time of year! I can’t wait to try this 🙂
It is! I’m reheating some right now on the stove top. I’m old fashioned and dont have a microwave Lol!
Comfort food season is here. If it fits in a bowl, count me in. This soup looks and sounds delicious.
Yes! Lots of great soups here on this blog so stick around!
I can see why you call it “best ever”.. I mean it is quick to make and at the same time, it is super delicious. What else do you need, right? 😉
Bingo! You hit the nail on the head!
So much complex flavor in such a simple soup! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, a lot of bang for little effort and ingredients!
So tasty and perfect for this colder weather!
Enjoy it all winter. In the Caribbean we have soup year round
So many wonderful ingredients, the intense flavor profile guarantees your taste buds will sign and you will want more of this soup.
Soups are SO under-rated – especially homemade…it’s easy, right?! This recipe was tasty and vegan, nice!!
Absolutely nothing compares!
Ooh this sounds so delicious! I love all the flavors of this dish…server with rice and it would be perfect on a cold night ^_^
If you love your soup with rice, then by all means do so.
I have never tried a vegan soup before. Sounds delicious and very simple to make! Excited to give it a try!
You will not miss the meat. I’m not even vegan so trust me when I tell you!
It just dropped below freezing today, so your soup is on the menu for dinner tonight! My kids are especially going to love the corn on the cobb.
My son love corn on the cob as well, so I know your family will enjoy it!
Love the ides of this vegan soup. The only ingredient I can’t find here in Italy is chayote. Can you suggest an alternative or do you think it would work without?
Try green papaya as a substitute.
I’ve bookmarked this recipe for one of my vegan personal chef clients. They are fans corn and the I love how you cut the corn for the soup. I can’t wait to make it!
Season of comfort food is here and this soup recipe is bang on! So delicious and comforting.
Thanks for coming back to let me know!