Savory Pumpkin Soup with Ham

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Ham Soup

My father really enjoys making this recipe on Father’s Day.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  2. 3 onions, halved and sliced
  3. 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  4. 8 cups plain pumpkin puree
  5. 2 quarts chicken broth
  6. 4 cups water
  7. 2 teaspoons salt
  8. 1 pinch ground black pepper
  9. 1 pinch celery seed
  10. 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  11. 1 cup plain yogurt
  12. 12 ounces cooked sliced ham, minced

Instructions

  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.
  2. Substitute sour cream for the yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 215 kcal
Carbohydrate 24 g
Cholesterol 29 mg
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Protein 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Sodium 1834 mg
Sugars 13 g
Fat 9 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

Reviews

David Mann
Easy preparation and ingredients are staples in the pantry. Perfect for a light supper meal on a winter night!

 

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