
I use chicken broth instead of water for more flavor. I also roast the pumpkin slices in the oven with a little oil on them. It makes it easier to peel off the rind, Also, roasting intensifies the flavor by removing water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEi14FZxalU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEi14FZxalU