Steamed Squash

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It's Fall!
It's harvest time!
Squash is the season's best offer. 
The easiest way is to steam it with Instant Pot.

1. Using a brush, wash it super clean.
2. Add water to the inner pot, not to submerge the squash.
3. Put in the cleaned squash.
4. Steam for 20 minutes.
6. Carefully taking out the squash to a plate. It's very soft and easy to cut into. Cut out the top. Put aside the seeds. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the squash flesh. Be very gentle, you don't want to make a jack-o'-lantern.
7. Add 2 cups of hot liquid to the flesh and blend it into soup. I used hot milk, can be replaced with any thing you prefer.
8. Pour the squash back to where it comes.
9. Put the top back on and serve.
10. Enjoy the soup, as well as the moment you lift up the top! Hahaha... Then break the wall piece by piece.
11. Wash the seeds under running water. Slowly roast them in the oven or microwave for about 4 minutes. 
I lost the green skin to the shell in the microwave version. :( Will try roasting in the oven next time.

Enjoy the goodness of our beautiful Fall!

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