Chinese Rice Soup

Description
This soup, known as congee or jook, is found in one form or another in many Asian countries and is eaten at all times of day. At breakfast plain congee is the norm, served with a variety of strongly flavored accompaniments — such as pickled turnips, salted fish, and peanuts — to awaken the palate.



Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed well
 * 1 1/4 cups (1/4-inch-dice) fresh pumpkin or butternut squash
 * 6 cups water
 * 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Directions
1 - place all ingredients together in boiling water for approx 1.5 hours

2 - Simmer until soup has thickened