Comforting Pumpkin Soup with Pieces of Ham

Step 1

Start by heating some olive oil in a big pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the chopped onion and garlic, and cook them until they’re soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Next, add the pumpkin, chicken broth, water, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a little celery seed. Let everything come to a boil, stirring now and then to keep it from sticking. Once it’s boiling, take the pot off the heat and stir in the milk and yogurt. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it’s nice and smooth. Finally, stir in the ham pieces and let the soup sit for a few minutes so the ham warms through before serving.