Sopi di pampuna

Description

Sopi di pampuna is a flavorful pumpkin soup from Aruba that is commonly consumed throughout the Caribbean islands. Apart from pumpkin, other key ingredients in the soup are salted beef, heavy cream, cinnamon, Tabasco sauce, and vegetables such as onions, celery, leeks, and potatoes. The charasteristical deep orange color of sopi di pampuna is made by heating ruku seeds in hot oil, discarding them, and using the colored oil in the soup.