Two Different Flavors from One Pumpkin

Pumpkin is known in Azerbaijani cuisine as both a delicious and healthy choice. This tasty vegetable can be used to prepare a wide variety of dishes. With just a little creativity, you can create two different flavors from one product. In this blog, we’ll share with you two easy and tasty pumpkin recipes: pumpkin soup and stuffed pumpkin.

Pumpkin Soup – The Warm Taste of Cold Days
Pumpkin soup is both light and nutritious. It’s very easy to prepare, so let’s take a look at what you’ll need.

Ingredients:

• 500 g pumpkin
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 500 ml chicken broth (or water)
• 100 ml cream
• Salt, black pepper, olive oil

Preparation:

1. Chop the pumpkin, onion, and carrot.
2. Add a little olive oil to a pot, then sauté the onion and carrot until golden.
3. Add the pumpkin and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Blend the cooked vegetables, then add cream and mix.
6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

A perfect choice for those who want to end the evening with a light, delicious, and healthy meal.

Stuffed Pumpkin – A Traditional Dish with a Twist
Stuffed pumpkin is an excellent option for those who want to add a new flavor to the traditional dolma recipe. Filled with minced meat and rice, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 large pumpkin
• 300 g minced meat
• 100 g rice
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt, black pepper, red pepper
• Olive oil

Preparation:

1. Clean the inside of the pumpkin and hollow it out.
2. Mix minced meat with washed rice, chopped onion, and garlic. Add tomato paste, salt, and spices, and mix well.
3. Stuff the prepared mixture into the pumpkins.
4. Arrange them in a pot, add a small amount of water, cover with a lid, and cook for 30–40 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

This recipe not only lets you enjoy pumpkin in a new way, but also gives a fresh touch to traditional dolma, creating a new taste experience.

Creating two different dishes from a single pumpkin is both practical and simple. With pumpkin soup and stuffed pumpkin, you can delight your family and guests. For fresh, high-quality seasonal produce, visit Araz supermarket and bring the taste of nature to your kitchen. Bon appétit!