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Monday, 13 October 2014

Pumpkin Lemongrass Soup

Pumpkin is very healthy and nutritious.  It's very versatile as you can cook it in anyway you like besides turning it into healthy desserts, jam, bakes, etc.  When making it into soup, it's not necessary to add meat as pumpkin itself is already sweet.  All you have to do is wash the skin thoroughly.  Then cut it into your required sizes and put everything in including the seeds and the pulp.  No wastage!!!

More benefits of pumpkin can be found in the above Spicy Fragrant Japanese Pumpkin's post.

Ingredients :
- a quarter of pumpkin together with its seeds and pulp (cut into required size)
- 8 stalks of lemongrass (use the white stems, cut and crushed)
- 2 thumb sized ginger (crushed)
- 2 chicken carcass (blanched)
- water (enough for soup)
- 8 white peppercorns (crushed, optional)
- salt (to taste)
Method :
1)  Put pumpkin, lemongrass and ginger into a pot of water.
2)  Once the water is boiling, add chicken carcass to the boiling water.
3)  Boil at high heat for 15 minutes and add peppercorns.  Turn to low heat and boil for about 1.5 hours.  
4)  Season with salt.
5)  Serve hot.
I love to drink the soup HOT..


This post is linked to the event Little Thumbs Up (Oct 2014 Event: PUMPKIN) organised by Zoe (Bake for Happy Kids) and Mui Mui (My Little Favourite DIY) and hosted by Eileen (Eileen's Diary).



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31 comments:

  1. Veronica 13 October 2014 at 13:13

    I am learning something new everyday. The only pumpkin soup I know is the western style thick pumpkin soup. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:43

      Hi Veronica. This soup is very refreshing. You have a nice day and regards :)

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  2. Cheryl13 October 2014 at 13:51

    Hi Ivy,

    The pumpkin soup look inviting. Will try out the recipe one of these day as I only know one method of cooking pumpkin, that's the western type of soup.

    Thanks & regards
    Cheryl

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:45

      Thanks Cheryll for dropping by. Am sure you will love this soup. Try it and you will be smiling from ear to ear. Have a nice day and cheers :)

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  3. Kimmy13 October 2014 at 13:57

    Hi Ivy, haven't tried these two dishes that you have prepared with pumpkins. The soup must be very fragrant and fried pumpkins must be good too with rice.

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:47

      Yes, Kimmy, very refreshing and you will love the lemongrass fragrant too. Do enjoy your holiday :)

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  4. PH13 October 2014 at 14:22

    Hi Ivy! It is certainly a good idea to use the whole pumpkin, seeds, pulp and skin! I always thought that we had to remove the seeds and pulp because that's what it always says in recipes. Now I know! This soup must be very sweet and tasty. I think I can just have it as my main meal and be very satisfied!

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:48

      No wastage, Phong Hong. The skin, pulp and seeds are actually very healthy too. Have a fun holiday and regards :)

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  5. eileenlml.blogspot.com13 October 2014 at 15:09

    Hi Ivy, thanks for sharing a new method of preparing this yummy pumpkin soup to LTU.

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:49

      Hi Eileen, thanks for dropping by. You have a nice day and cheers :)

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  6. Nava K13 October 2014 at 17:33

    Must try recipe. Never made such an awesome fragrant soup with lemongrass. Perfect on its own but I still my rice.

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:50

      Hi Nava, very refreshing soup indeed. Best wishes and HAPPY DEEPAVALI to you and family.

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  7. The Happy Whisk14 October 2014 at 05:37

    Yum.

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  8. Miss B @ Everybody Eats Well in Flanders14 October 2014 at 05:40

    Hi Ivy,
    Like the ladies above, I also only know the western kind of pumpkin soup. So this is really something new I learnt today. Thanks so much for sharing and linking up! :D

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:52

      Thanks Miss B for dropping by. Have a wonderful day ahead and regards :)

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  9. Juliana15 October 2014 at 13:25

    This soup is so interesting Ivy...and I love the lemongrass flavor...looks delicious!
    Enjoy your week :D

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  10. Anonymous17 October 2014 at 00:04

    Damn delicious and comforting recipe...
    my mom uased to add some pork ribas or chicken too on it!!!

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:53

      Yes, Dentistvschef, occasssionally, I do add pork ribs or chicken too. Thanks and regards :)

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  11. I Wilkerson19 October 2014 at 14:29

    This looks so delicious--and what a unique combination. I can almost smell the lemongrass!

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    1. Ivy Sew21 October 2014 at 11:54

      Hi Inger, very refreshing soup especially with the lemongrass. Have a fabulous day and warmest regards :)

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  12. Daniela Grimburg22 October 2014 at 05:55

    There are two of my favorite ingredients in this soup: pumpkin and lemon grass.
    And I always learn something new reading your posts Ivy, thanks so much for it!

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    1. Ivy Sew23 October 2014 at 21:09

      Thanks Daniela. I love pumpkin and lemon grass too. And yes, both make a perfect combination. You have a good day and warmest regards :)

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  13. ~~louise~~22 October 2014 at 09:46

    HI Ivy!
    You know, there have been so many pumpkin recipes lately but so many of the them are on the sweet side. How refreshing to come across a savory pumpkin recipe that sounds simply amazing!!! I too can smell the lemongrass from here, lol...

    Thank you so much for sharing this healthy flavorful soup, Ivy...

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    1. Ivy Sew23 October 2014 at 21:11

      Hi Louise, I love pumpkin dishes, be it sweet dessert or savory dishes. Never get tired of pumpkins! Thanks for your sweet compliments, Louise. You have a wonderful week and warmest regards :)

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  14. mui mui22 October 2014 at 17:36

    Hi Ivy,
    I love lemon grass. This soup must be very soothing with the addition of lemon grass.
    Thanks for sharing this to LTU!
    mui

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    1. Ivy Sew23 October 2014 at 21:12

      Thanks Mui Mui. Yes, this soup is very refreshing and fragrant! Cheers and regards :)

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  15. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen22 October 2014 at 23:55

    What a lovely light soup. Can't wait to try with the Halloween pumpkins!

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    1. Ivy Sew23 October 2014 at 21:13

      Thanks Hester. Try this soup and you will love it if you like pumpkins and lemongrass. Cheers and regards :)

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  16. Lee23 October 2014 at 06:42

    Hello Ivy, I can practically get that lovely lemon grass scent from where I am. And first time I see this dish. Looks really good too. However, regret I am not a fan of pumpkin....
    But no matter...good for starters, and the soup is a finish to the last spoon delicious. And for those who love pumpkins, you better cook extra, ha ha. Can imagine you standing in the kitchen, one hand on your shapely designer brand jeans hips, other hand holding a ladle tasting the soup, just right....
    Bet hubby gave you a tight hug after polishing off 2 bowls. And no looking at chichaks later, ha ha ha.
    Great dish, Ivy!

    By the way, I dated my Sil yesterday...if free pop over, maybe roll eyes, ha ha.
    Have a nice day, stay beautiful.
    Lee.

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    1. Ivy Sew23 October 2014 at 21:15

      Thanks Shane for your sweet compliments. Too bad you don't fancy pumpkins. Yes, hubby and my girls love this soup. I used to cook soup with lemon grass. Will drop by your pondok soon. Cheers and warmest regards :)

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