Low-Sugar Rum Series: Soups & Stews with Depth, Not Sugar

Cozy, comforting meals that simmer with island flavor—no sweeteners needed.

Part of the exclusive Low-Sugar Rum Series from The Island Spirit Kitchen—available only to paid subscribers.

Soup is one of the easiest dishes to over-sweeten without realizing it. From store-bought broths to recipes calling for tomato paste, wine, or even sugar to "balance acidity," it's often the quiet culprit behind unnecessary sugar overload.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this article, I’ll show you how to use rum—just a splash at the right moment—to build the kind of savory depth, roundness, and warmth that usually comes from long simmers or added sweetness. These aren’t boozy bowls—they’re clean, layered, and deeply flavorful.

You’ll get three of my go-to soup and stew recipes featuring Coconut, Gold, and Spiced Rum. Each one is satisfying, low-sugar, and designed to warm you from the inside out.