Pumpkin Soup with Beef Shank

Name: Pumpkin Soup with Beef Shank
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 1 lb (450 gram) of beef shanks, approx 2 pieces; 1 stalk of celery, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 6 cups of water; 1 pumpkin, peeled and cut bite sizes cubes; 2 tablespoons of fish sauce; 1 teaspoon of sugar; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; 3 stalks of green onion, chopped

November 12, 2022 Cambodian Chef

Pumpkin Soup with Beef Shank presents a delightful and easy-to-make Khmer recipe that combines the tender goodness of beef shank with the rich flavors of pumpkin. Perfect for homemade preparation, this dish requires only a few essential ingredients, emphasizing the simplicity of Khmer culinary traditions. With a small yellow onion, beef shanks, celery, salt, water, pumpkin, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and green onions, this recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes.

To create this savory soup, begin by placing beef shanks in a large soup pot along with chopped yellow onions, celery, salt, and water. Cook the mixture until the beef becomes tender, infusing the broth with the rich flavors of the meat. The addition of pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes, adds a touch of sweetness and earthiness to the soup. Cook until the pumpkin reaches a tender consistency, creating a harmonious blend of textures.

To enhance the flavors, the soup is seasoned with fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper, providing a savory and well-balanced profile. The final step involves topping the soup with chopped green onions, adding a burst of freshness and vibrant color. This Pumpkin Soup with Beef Shank is best enjoyed hot and pairs perfectly with rice, offering a comforting and hearty meal that captures the essence of Khmer culinary simplicity. The dish’s combination of tender beef, flavorful pumpkin, and aromatic spices makes it a delightful addition to home-cooked Khmer meals.

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 lb (450 gram) of beef shanks, approx 2 pieces
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of salt
6 cups of water
1 pumpkin, peeled and cut bite sizes cubes
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
3 stalks of green onion, chopped

Directions to make Pumpkin Soup with Beef Shank

Put beef shanks with yellow onion, celery, salt and water in a large soup pot, cook till meat tender.
Add pumpkin, cook till pumpkin tender.
Seasoning soup with fish sauce, sugar and black pepper.
Top with green onion.

Serve hot with rice.

Delicious tender beef shank with pumpkin soup is easy Khmer recipe that you can make it at home, all you need pumpkin and beef.

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 lb (450 gram) of beef shanks, approx 2 pieces
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of salt
6 cups of water
1 pumpkin, peeled and cut bite sizes cubes
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
3 stalks of green onion, chopped

Directions to make Pumpkin Soup with Beef Shank

Put beef shanks with yellow onion, celery, salt and water in a large soup pot, cook till meat tender.
Add pumpkin, cook till pumpkin tender.
Seasoning soup with fish sauce, sugar and black pepper.
Top with green onion.

Serve hot with rice.

Enjoy it