- Joumou (Soup) : Joumou refers to the Haitian traditional and very popular spicy pumpkin soup . Soup Joumou is a vivid soup made from pumpkins and it is simmered in a saucepan along with pieces of beef and vegetables such as potato, parsley, carrots, and onions. Varieties of Soup Joumou can be found throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.