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Pumpkin soup is just one great idea. There are so many others. See
more pumpkin pictures.
©iStockphoto.com/Funwithfood
Pumpkin soup is just one great idea. There are so many others. See
more pumpkin pictures.
Is any food more comforting than pumpkin pie warm from the oven? Pumpkin pie is so much a part of our American heritage that other uses for this vitamin A-rich fruit tend to get overlooked. But canned pumpkin can be enjoyed in many other recipes, from smoothies to cookies and soups to cakes.
If you're into home canning, pumpkins are easy to grow, according to the USDA's Agricultural Research magazine [source: ARS]. Plus, they're easy to transport and have a long shelf life. As you salivate over the following recipes using canned pumpkin, you may find yourself stocking up on cans of the store-bought version or casting about for a plot of yard to grow your own. See the potential of pumpkin in the following recipes.
