How do I make pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkins?
How do I make pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkins?
user
Pumpkin puree is made from a pumpkin that is halved, seeded and de-seeded, and then cooked until tender.  There are lots of recipes online.  If you tell me how you want to make the pumpkin puree, I could maybe point you in the right direction?  What do you want to do with your pumpkin puree?
assistant
That's a good start. What do I do with the cooked pumpkin then?
user
Let's look at some recipes.  There are many varieties of pumpkin soup recipes, for instance.  Perhaps you want to make pumpkin soup?  For pumpkin soup, the cooked pumpkin is pureed, seasoned and then the pureed pumpkin is mixed with a soup stock and possibly some cream or milk.
assistant
Oh ok, that's exactly what I needed to know.
user
That was cool! I love when that happens! I can recommend the following recipe for pumpkin soup.
assistant
It's okay, I just needed to know how to make the puree so I can make pies, sauces, etc.
user