Savory Pumpkin Soup with Ham

Made creamy with yogurt and evaporated milk, this savory pumpkin-ham soup is an easy way to feed a crowd.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.