SAVORY PUMPKIN SOUP WITH HAM

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This delicious pumpkin soup will awaken every taste bud on your tongue! Great with oyster crackers.

Provided by Cathy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light olive oil
3 onions, halved and sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
8 cups plain pumpkin puree
2 quarts chicken broth
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch celery seed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup plain yogurt
12 ounces cooked sliced ham, minced

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin, chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add milk and yogurt. Puree using an immersion blender until smooth. Add ham and let stand until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1833.5 mg, Sugar 13.1 g