PUMPKIN AND SHRIMP SOUP

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This unusual combination of pumpkin and shrimp is a surprise. Curry powder and chicken broth add flavor and aroma to an already fantastic fall soup. Serve it in a hollowed out pumpkin for company or for fun.

Provided by Niki

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small sugar pumpkin
¼ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon curry powder
3 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
⅓ pound small shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 whole (6 pound) pumpkin, for serving

Steps:

  • Clean out the cooking pumpkin; remove the skin and cut into 1/2inch dice.measure 3 cups of cut-up pumpkin.
  • In a saucepan, simmer the pumpkin, celery salt, curry powder, milk, and broth for about 30 minutes.Stir to keep the milk from burning. Season with salt and pepper.
  • If you are going to serve the soup in a pumpkin, boil 2 quarts of water. Cut the top off of the pumpkin and clean out carefully.Cut a notch in the top for the ladle to stick through. Pour the boiling water into the pumpkin and swish around and then pour into sink. Pour the soup into the pumpkin and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Add half the shrimp to the pumpkin mixture and process in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return to saucepan and simmer. Add the remaining whole shrimp and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Oyubu Godstime
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out terrible. I won't be making it again.


Sibongile Manzi
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I would add more liquid next time.


Ty Williams
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This soup is a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


Sphesihle Roland
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I'm definitely going to make this soup again. It's a keeper!


Hadir Khemissi
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I served this soup with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Sp Ziddiz
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Imrana Auwal
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I loved this soup. The shrimp and pumpkin flavors complemented each other perfectly.


shad hemn
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under an hour.


farhad compusol
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I used frozen shrimp for this recipe and it turned out great. The soup was still flavorful and delicious.


Tofayel Ahamed
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I added a bit of cayenne pepper to the soup for a little kick. It was delicious!


Nsubuga Ivan
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This soup is perfect for a fall day. It's hearty and filling, and the pumpkin flavor is divine.


Rai Sajawal
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I was skeptical about the pumpkin and shrimp combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was creamy and flavorful.


Angelique Ferreira
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again!


Bikpana Dhanuke
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of pumpkin and shrimp was unique and delicious.