Chicken and Pumpkin Soup

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the pumpkin, cut off the top third, and scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Debone and dice chicken thighs

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Place in a bowl, add cornstarch, light soy sauce, cooking wine, and pepper, mix well, and marinate for 10 minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Wash and remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms, then dice them.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan, add chicken and stir-fry until it changes color.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry until softened. Season with salt and turn off the heat.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Stuff the stir-fried chicken and shiitake mushroom pieces into the pumpkin. I added a few kernels of corn and green peas, but you can omit them if you don't have them.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Place in a pot and steam over medium-high heat for 40 minutes. Place it on a plate while steaming, otherwise it will be difficult to remove once cooked.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   A delicious chicken and pumpkin soup is ready!