Soup Made in a Pumpkin

An old 1700s recipe where all ingredients are baked right in a pumpkin. A broth is created during the baking process and no water is needed.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash your pumpkin, cut the top off being careful to preserve it to use as the cover in baking. Clean the pumpkin out. Reserve the seeds for later eating if you like them.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 360 degrees. Add in the chopped veggies, followed by the chicken, add the herb bundle and spices on top. Feel free to preseason the chicken prior to adding to the pumpkin.

Step 3

Put the pumpkin top back on. Smooth a layer of lard along the outside (top to bottom) of the pumpkin.

Step 4

Place the pumpkin in an oven safe casserole dish or other dish with an edge in case of liquid spill over. Bake in the preheated over for 3-3 1/2 hours until the chicken and veggies are done.