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Simple Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup (Canh Bí Đỏ)

Canh Bí Đỏ (Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup) is a cherished and simple dish in everyday Vietnamese cuisine. This comforting soup combines tender pumpkin with minced pork or shrimp, creating a light, wholesome, and nourishing meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 0.9 lb pumpkin or squash (400g) (peeled, deseeded)
  • 0.45 lb ground pork or minced shrimp (200g)
  • ½ tbsp minced shallots (or white part of scallions)
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • 4 cup water (1 liter)
  • ½ tbsp chicken bouillon powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp MSG (optional)
  • Fresh herbs (rice paddy herbs, scallions, or cilantro) (finely chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice the pumpkin.
  2. In a pot, sauté shallots in cooking oil until fragrant. Add the ground pork and cook until it's just browned.
  3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add the pumpkin and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Season with chicken bouillon powder, salt, and MSG to taste.
  4. Stir in the fresh herbs and serve.