How Do You Hollow Out A Pumpkin For Soup?

Preparation. Cut the tops off the pumpkins and set aside. Remove the seeds and fibers from the middle of each and discard. Using a sharp knife and a spoon, carefully hollow out the pumpkins.

What is the easiest way to hollow out a pumpkin?

Using a pumpkin saw—you can find one in any pumpkin carving set—cut a circle around the bottom of the pumpkin that measures at least 4 inches across. Once you complete the cut around the entire circle, gently move the cut piece back and forth to loosen it from the pumpkin. Remove the cut-out piece and discard.

How do you scoop out a pumpkin for soup?

Place the pumpkin on a tea towel so it doesn’t slip, then carefully cut the crown off the pumpkin. Use a large metal serving spoon to scoop out the seeds, fibres and flesh of the pumpkin. Be sure to save the insides for later as they’ll come in handy to make a lovely soup or sweet treat.

Do you hollow out the pumpkin first?

Step 1: Cut a Hole in the Bottom of the Pumpkin
But we think the secret to carving the perfect pumpkin starts with cutting a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin rather than the top. This will also help make your pumpkin last longer.

Can I carve a cooking pumpkin?

Yes, you can! But it probably won’t taste as good. You won’t get as much pumpkin out of one of a jack-o-lantern pumpkin as you would a pie pumpkin of the same size. And it will probably have a different flavor.

What can you do with the inside of a pumpkin?

Everything from inside your pumpkin can be recycled or used. Pumpkin innards, the stringy orange mess which you scoop out with a spoon ahead of carving, can be roasted, or pureed for cooking in soups. And the pumpkin seeds can easily be roasted (see below).

How do you hollow out a mini pumpkin?

Use the hobby knife to cut a small circular cutout on the bottom side of the pumpkin. Then, widen out the hole and hollow out the inside of the pumpkin with the mellon baller. Most spoons are too large for this job, but a mellon baller is just right.

How do you remove the strings from a pumpkin?

Take a small knife and gently cut around the hole, and then use your knife to pry out the bottom. Take your knife and use it to level out the bottom of the pumpkin. Cut off the excess seeds and strings from the bottom of the pumpkin, striving to cut a neat line.

Should you wash a pumpkin?

GIVE PUMPKINS A BATH
I took all my mini pumpkins outside and dunked them into a Clorox bath for about 30 minutes. Don’t forget to turn them upside down halfway through and get the stems washed too. Wash off any dirt but don’t scrub your pumpkins, you don’t want to break their skin!

Is it better to empty a pumpkin from the top or bottom?

Some like to cut out the top, others prefer the bottom. You can do either, but we’ve found that a jack-o- lantern lasts much longer with a hole in the back. Use a large ice cream scoop or spoon to remove the guts.

Should I open my pumpkin from the top or the bottom?

By cutting your hole in the bottom, you don’t risk having a bad lid, and you don’t have to start all over if you goof up. Creating a lid uses up a lot of precious pumpkin real estate! This carver would’ve had room for eyebrows and other flourishes if they had cut from the bottom instead.

Can you use carving pumpkins for soup?

Can you eat Halloween pumpkins? Carving pumpkins grown for Halloween are perfectly edible. They don’t have much flavour or texture compared to other varieties (which are grown specifically for eating), but there’s no reason to just throw this food away.

What’s the difference between carving pumpkins and cooking pumpkins?

Carving pumpkins typically have a thinner skin, making them easier to carve. They also have less guts inside, which are usually stringier, making them easier to clean. Baking pumpkins — sometimes called sugar pumpkins — are usually smaller and more round in shape.

What pumpkins are not edible?

Which part of the pumpkin can I eat? You can eat all of the pumpkin – except for its stalk. Whether you can eat the skin or not depends on the variety. Smaller varieties such as onion squash have deliciously edible skin, the skin of larger varieties may be too tough to eat or less than appealing.

Can you do anything with pumpkin guts?

While homemade pumpkin puree is typically sweeter and more flavorful from smaller sugar pumpkins, or pie pumpkins, you can use the guts from any pumpkin in pumpkin gut bread.

Can you cook the stringy part of a pumpkin?

Wondering what to do with the rest? Eat it! You can eat the stringy bits, once separated from the seeds. The Chef munched on it raw while working, but a more appealing use is to turn them into pumpkin cider: Boil the strings to make a thin broth.

Can you eat the inside of a pumpkin raw?

Although most people prefer eating them cooked or roasted, you can also eat pumpkin and pumpkin seeds raw. Still, key differences set apart raw and cooked varieties, especially in terms of taste, texture, and nutritional value.

What can I use to carve a pumpkin?

For effective pumpkin carving, use a serrated bread knife, a jab saw (used to cut drywall), or a purpose-made serrated knife taken from a pumpkin-carving set. If you do not have a serrated knife, or if you prefer to use a straight-edged blade, opt for a paring knife or a fillet knife.

How do you carve a pumpkin without a kit?

Cookie cutters: Metal cookie cutters and other vegetable garnishing tools can come in handy for making patterns. Place your cutter on the pumpkin and gently tap it with a mallet until the cutter scores the flesh. Then you can carve the design out using your regular carving tools.

How much do you scrape out of a pumpkin?

Scrape out the pumpkin guts: Use a large stiff spoon and scrape away the remaining stringy flesh working from the top of the pumpkin in concentric circles all the way down. Continue scraping until you’ve got about an inch or two of flesh remaining (the more complex your design, the thinner you’ll want the flesh to be).