Pumpkin is an incredibly delicious food that is rich in nutrients, extremely beneficial for the health of consumers, especially young children. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and learn how to prepare a delicious pumpkin soup with two extremely tasty and appealing cooking methods named fresh shrimp pumpkin soup and dried shrimp pumpkin soup!
1. Fresh Shrimp Pumpkin Soup
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Shrimp Pumpkin Soup Serves 2
Pumpkin 200 gr Fresh shrimp 150 gr Shallots 1 bulb (sliced thinly) Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- Choose shrimp with firm shells and a uniform translucent color, as these are fresh shrimp.
- Pay attention to the shrimp’s tail; if the tail is tightly curled, it indicates natural fresh shrimp. Conversely, if the tails are spreading out, they may have been injected with water to increase weight.
- Do not buy shrimp with backs that are curved into a round shape and leaking slimy fluid; these are shrimp that have been stored for too long and will lose their characteristic sweetness when cooked.
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How to Make Fresh Shrimp Pumpkin Soup
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Prepare the pumpkin
With 200g of pumpkin after buying, use a knife to peel, wash thoroughly, and cut into bite-sized cubes.
Tip: To prevent the pumpkin from becoming mushy and to avoid it being overcooked, do not cut the pumpkin too small.
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Prepare and Marinate the Shrimp
To prepare 150g of shrimp, remove the head, peel the shell, and pull out the shrimp vein, then rinse thoroughly with water and cut into small pieces.
Next, marinate the shrimp by placing them in a bowl, seasoning with shallots, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, then mix well and let sit for 10 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the flavors.
Quick Way to Clean Shrimp Vein
- Method 1: Use a toothpick to pierce horizontally through the second segment from the tail of the shrimp, then gently pull the shrimp vein upwards. Once the vein is exposed, simply use your hand to pull it out completely.
- Method 2: After peeling the shell, use a small knife to make a straight cut along the back of the shrimp, then use the sharp end of the knife to pull the vein out.
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Cook the soup
Turn on the stove at medium heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pot. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp firms up, then add about 1 liter of water, cover, and boil for about 10 minutes.
Tip: To keep the soup clear and fragrant, remember to regularly skim off the foam that rises!Next, add the pumpkin, cover, and continue to cook the soup for 10 minutes until the pumpkin is soft, then adjust the seasoning to taste before turning off the stove.
How to choose quality, safe dried shrimp
- You should choose dried shrimp that has a brick red color, a natural pinkish-red hue, firm flesh, and no strong odor; the shrimp should be hard, not soft or damp.
- Do not buy shrimp that is pale or dark red, as this is either not natural shrimp or shrimp that has been dyed, which can be very toxic to the body.
- To ensure hygiene and safety, you can also make dried shrimp at home using TasteVN’s recipe!
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How to prepare Dried Shrimp Pumpkin Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, then wash it clean and let it drain. Next, use a knife to cut the pumpkin into bite-sized slices.
Wash the dried shrimp and soak them in warm water for about 15 – 20 minutes until they soften.
Trim the roots of the herbs and green onions, remove any wilted leaves, and wash them clean and let them drain. Use a knife to split the green onions into two parts: the head and the leaves. For the herbs, chop them finely with a knife.
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Pound the dried shrimp
After the dried shrimp has softened, remove it from the bowl, then add the dried shrimp, green onion tops, and 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper into the mortar and use a pestle to pound the shrimp until slightly crushed.
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Cook the soup
Put a pot on the stove, add 500ml of water and the pumpkin into the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
When the water starts to boil, add the pounded dried shrimp, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Continue to cook over medium heat until the pumpkin is tender, then adjust the seasoning to taste before adding herbs and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Serve the soup in a bowl, sprinkle a little ground pepper on top and enjoy right away. The pumpkin soup with dried shrimp is appealing, with the sweet and fragrant taste of dried shrimp blending with the sweet and fresh flavor of pumpkin.
This soup is best enjoyed with hot rice for a more delicious meal, refreshing on hot days. Let’s get into the kitchen and try it out now!
How to choose fresh and delicious pumpkin
- A good pumpkin should feel firm and have a certain hardness when held; soft pumpkins are usually those that have been stored for a long time and are starting to wilt and lose freshness.
- Observe the stem; if the stem of the pumpkin is freshly harvested, it will not be soft. If the stem shows signs of dryness or wilting, it indicates that the pumpkin has been harvested for a while.
- Additionally, choose pumpkins with stems longer than 2 finger joints; this will help the pumpkin stay fresh longer after purchase.
- Avoid buying pumpkins with cracks, bruises, or even those that exude an unusual slimy substance. These are signs of low-quality pumpkins.
See details: How to choose good and quality pumpkins
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Our dish is complete. I wish you success in making 2 dishes of pumpkin soup with shrimp fresh and dried shrimp to treat your family to a warm meal!
