Sop'i Mondi
Authentic Curaçao Recipe

Sop'i Mondi

Hearty vegetable-and-meat soup from the mondi countryside — warming, brothy, and filling. Slow island cooking, bright citrus, and warm spice make this dish feel like a Sunday table that never ends.

Prep20 min
Cook60 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

Portions

Adjust the recipe to your group size.

Ingredients below are for 6 people

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken or beef chunks
  • 1.2 l broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 150 g pumpkin, cubed
  • 100 g green beans, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil

Estimated calories

Based on typical ingredients for this dish.

≈ 1680 kcal

280 kcal per person

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. 01Brown the meat in oil; set aside.
  2. 02Sauté onion, garlic, and celery until soft.
  3. 03Add broth, meat, bay leaf, and thyme; simmer 25 minutes.
  4. 04Add carrots, potatoes, pumpkin, and beans; cook until tender (20–25 minutes).
  5. 05Adjust salt and pepper and serve hot.

Chef's Note

Serve with something crisp and simple on the side so the main flavors stay front and center.

Serving Tip

Add a handful of small pasta or funchi cubes to make it extra hearty.