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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pumpkin and Beef Soup For 4 people
Pumpkin 300 gr Beef 150 gr Onion 1/2 bulb Minced garlic 1/3 tablespoon Margarine 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 2.5 tablespoons Unsweetened fresh milk 50 ml Salt/ seasoning powder A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pumpkin
- When buying pumpkin, you should choose those that are evenly ripe with a dark orange color, and when touched, the skin should be hard, not soft.
- Additionally, prioritize those with intact stems, which feel heavy when lifted, with the stem still attached to the pumpkin.
- Avoid buying pumpkins that appear dry and shriveled, and feel soft when pressed, as they are usually old and not tasty.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- When buying beef, you should choose pieces with good elasticity, bright red meat interspersed with white streaks and bright yellow fat. There should be no unpleasant odors.
- Additionally, you should prioritize buying tender, small pieces of meat that do not look too smooth; if you can find veal, the meat will be even tastier and more nutritious.
- Avoid buying beef that is pale green or dark red, with dark yellow fat, showing white spots on the meat, and feeling mushy and slimy to the touch.
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How to prepare Beef Pumpkin Soup
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Preparing the ingredients
Buy pumpkin, cut it in half, then use a spoon to scoop out all the seeds inside, peel off the skin, and cut the pumpkin flesh into small bite-sized pieces.
To eliminate the smell of the beef, you can rub it with salt all around, then wash it again with clean water, drain it, and cut it into thin slices before chopping it finely.
Next, put the chopped beef into a bowl along with 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes for the beef to absorb the seasonings.
After peeling the onion, cut it into small pieces.
Quick and simple way to peel pumpkin
- Method 1: After washing the pumpkin, put it in the microwave on heating mode for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out, let it cool, and peel off the outer skin.
- Method 2: Cut the pumpkin into small bite-sized pieces, then peel off the skin, wash it with clean water, and let it drain.
See details: Quick and simple way to peel pumpkin and some tips to make peeling easier
How to eliminate the smell of beef
- Method 1: Roast a small piece of ginger until cooked, then use a spoon to scrape off the outer skin, pound it finely, and rub it evenly around the piece of beef, then wash it clean with water.
- Method 2: Soak the beef in white wine for about 15 minutes to eliminate the smell, then rinse it clean with water.
See details: Effective ways to eliminate the smell of beef
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Stir-fry beef
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, along with 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable butter and 1/3 tablespoon of minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant, then add the chopped onion.
Stir well for another 2 minutes until the onion is golden, then add the beef, stirring continuously for about 4 minutes until the beef is firm.
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Cook pumpkin soup
After sautéing the beef until it is browned, add the chopped pumpkin and about 300ml of water to the pot, then cook on low heat for about 15 minutes until the pumpkin is soft, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning.
Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes for the pumpkin to absorb the seasoning, then turn off the heat. Scoop everything including the pumpkin, minced beef, minced onion and garlic, and soup liquid into a blender.
Turn on the machine and blend at medium speed for about 2 minutes until the ingredients are finely blended, then turn off the machine. Pour the soup back into the pot.
Turn the heat back on to bring the soup to a boil over low heat, then add 50ml of unsweetened fresh milk. Stir well for the fresh milk to blend with the soup, then turn off the heat.
Scoop into a bowl; if you like, you can create beautiful flower patterns with fresh milk and enjoy!
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Final product
The pumpkin soup with beef will have a bright orange color once completed. When eaten, you will experience the rich, fragrant taste of fresh milk combined with the creamy flavor of pumpkin and the aromatic stir-fried beef.
This promises to be a delicious, appealing, and nutritious soup for the whole family at the upcoming party!
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With the recipe for beef pumpkin soup that TasteVN has shared above, hope you can get into the kitchen and successfully make this dish for your family to enjoy!
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