How to Prepare a Pumpkin Shell for Soup
Place the pumpkin into a steamer large enough to hold it., Steam until the pumpkin starts to soften., Remove from the heat., Remove the seeds and with a good, solid knife, carve out the flesh to about 2" or 5 centimeter (2.0 in) to the edge., Pour...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the pumpkin into a steamer large enough to hold it.
You might need to purchase a larger steamer holder, or even use a bamboo steamer sitting over a stock pot. -
Step 2: Steam until the pumpkin starts to soften.
You don't want to cook the pumpkin, just soften it so that it feels soft to touch on the outside. , Cut off the top of the pumpkin when cool enough to handle. , Leave enough to maintain the shape and strength of the pumpkin shell; the edge left might depend on the type of pumpkin used. , It is a good idea to place the pumpkin in a large, low bowl, in case it leaks.
Place the soup ladle next alongside the soup. -
Step 3: Remove from the heat.
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Step 4: Remove the seeds and with a good
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Step 5: solid knife
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Step 6: carve out the flesh to about 2" or 5 centimeter (2.0 in) to the edge.
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Step 7: Pour in the soup and serve.
Detailed Guide
You might need to purchase a larger steamer holder, or even use a bamboo steamer sitting over a stock pot.
You don't want to cook the pumpkin, just soften it so that it feels soft to touch on the outside. , Cut off the top of the pumpkin when cool enough to handle. , Leave enough to maintain the shape and strength of the pumpkin shell; the edge left might depend on the type of pumpkin used. , It is a good idea to place the pumpkin in a large, low bowl, in case it leaks.
Place the soup ladle next alongside the soup.
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