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A pumpkin is a squash fruit, most commonly orange in colour when ripe. Pumpkins grow as a gourd from a trailing vine of the genus Cucurbita Cucurbitaceae. Cultivated in North America, continental Europe, and some other countries, as well as in English cottage gardens, Cucurbita varieties include Curcurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta, or Cucurbita moschata — all plants native to the Western hemisphere. The pumpkin varies greatly in form, being sometimes nearly globular, but more generally oblong or ovoid in shape. The rind is smooth and very variable in colour. The larger kinds acquire a weight of 40 to 80 lb (18 to 36 kg) but smaller varieties are in vogue for garden culture. Pumpkins are a popular food, with their innards commonly eaten cooked and served in dishes such as pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are traditionally used to carve Jack-o'-lanterns for use as part of Halloween celebrations.
Cultivation
Pumpkins have historically been pollinated by the native squash bee Peponapis pruinosa, but this bee has declined, probably due to pesticide sensitivity, and most commercial plantings are pollinated by honeybees today. One hive per acre (4,000 m² per hive) is recommended by the US Department of Agriculture. Gardeners with a shortage of bees, however, often have to hand pollinate. More on [ Pumpkin ]
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Broccoli Chowder - Uses pumpkin puree, chicken stock, tomatoes; from RecipeSource.com.
Pumpkin Soup - Recipe calling for fresh pumpkin, bacon, beef stock and Marsala.
Buddhist Monk's Soup - A full recipe using pumpkin or butternut squash; from RecipeSource.com.
Conner Prairie Pumpkin Soup - Simple recipe using pumpkin, chicken broth, and light cream.
Cream of Pumpkin Soup - A basic recipe using pureed pumpkin and chicken stock, from RecipeSource.com.
Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Cinnamon Croutons - Recipe using mashed pumpkin and heavy cream. Includes instructions for making cinnamon croutons. From RecipeSource.com.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup - Made with butternut squash, garlic and stock; from RecipeSource.com.
Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup - Made with apple, curry powder, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and milk; from RecipeSource.com.
Curried Pumpkin Soup - Chicken broth based recipe using curry powder.
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Curried Pumpkin Soup - Croce - Made using pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and cream. From RecipeSource.com.
Down Under Pumpkin Soups - Two interesting pumpkin soup recipes to choose from.
Golden Pumpkin Soup - Made using pumpkin, creamed corn, and water, stock, or apple juice.
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Miff's Spicy Pumpkin Soup - Vegetarian recipe for two from RecipeSource.com.
Miniature Pumpkin Soup in the Shell - Served in pumpkin shells; from RecipeSource.com.
Peter's Cream of Pumpkin Soup - A low-cal recipe serving four.
Pumpkin and Chickpea Soup - Recipe calling for dried chickpeas and chopped pumpkin. From RecipeSource.com.
Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque - Recipe using fresh or canned pumpkin, tomatoes, and chicken stock. From RecipeSource.com.
Pumpkin Cheese Soup - Cheese soup served in a pumpkin.
Pumpkin Coconut Soup - Spicey recipe making two to four servings from PepperFool.
Pumpkin Millet Soup - Made using Kabocha squash, millet and vegetable broth. From RecipeSource.com
Pumpkin Ravioli Soup - Calls for canned pumpkink, chicken broth, and cheese ravioli.
Pumpkin Ravioli Soup - Made with canned pumpkin, vegetable broth, and prepared ravioli.
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Pumpkin Soup - Made with fresh pumpkin and chicken broth and served topped with whipped cream; from RecipeSource.com.
Pumpkin Soup - Made with fresh pumpkin, chicken stock, and herbs.
Pumpkin Soup - A simple recipe served in a pumpkin; from RecipeSource.com.
Pumpkin Soup - Sweet soup made with canned pumpkin, milk, and maple syrup.
Pumpkin Soup - Pumpkin and red lentil soup served topped with sour cream and bacon.
Pumpkin Soup - A simple and easy recipe making eight servings.
Pumpkin Soup - A fast and simple recipe making six servings.
Pumpkin Soup - A simple recipe using canned pumpkin and chicken broth.
Pumpkin Soup - Made with pumpkin, potatoes, chicken stock and chili; from PepperFool.
Pumpkin Soup - This soup can be made two days in advance and can be frozen for two months.
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Pumpkin Soup - Simple chicken broth based recipe making four servings; from 24hour Fitness.
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Pumpkin Soup - Recipe for a chicken broth-based soup containing mashed cooked pumpkin and light cream, at Just Veggie Recipes.
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Pumpkin Soup - A handful of recipes.
Pumpkin Soup - Recipe calling for pumpkin, cream or milk, and gruyere cheese.
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe - From The Surgeon's House Bed and Breakfast, Jerome, Arizona on 1st Traveler's Choice Internet Cookbook.
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Pumpkin Soup with Chives - Made using pumpkin, chicken broth, and light cream; served in pumpkin shell.
Pumpkin Soup with Coconut and Ginger - Made using fresh pumpkin, coconut milk, and chillies. May be served hot or cold.
Pumpkin Soup with Cumin, Crema, and Cilantro - Recipe uses broth, cream, canned pumpkin, onions, cilantro and crema or creme fraiche. From GourmetSleuth.
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Pumpkin Soup With Ginger - Fast and simple.
Pumpkin Soup with Honey and Cloves - May be made a day ahead.
Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp - Recipe calling for pumpkin, shrimp, beef stock, jalapeno pepper, coconut milk, and heavy cream.
Pumpkin Soup with Split Peas - Made with peas, fresh pumpkin, chicken broth and herbs. From RecipeSource.com.
Pumpkin Stew - Simple recipe made with tomatoes and red lentils.
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Pumpkin-Squash Bisque - Recipe using cauliflower and served in small pumpkins; from RecipeSource.com.
Soupe de Potiron - Soup made with fresh pumpkin and rice.
Spicy Pumpkin Bisque - Recipe using canned pumpkin, red chilies, sherry, and light cream.
Spicy Pumpkin Soup - Vegetable broth based recipe using a slow cooker.
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| While some pumpkin crops have suffered with wet weather, many farmers say the pumpkins are plentiful. (Sept. 24) ... | |
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