Savory Pumpkin Soup With Ham - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.