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Ham and Pumpkin Soup

Do not let the 3 hours of cooking time discourage you from making this yummy soup. There's a bit of prep, but for the most part it's a throw-all-ingredients-in-that-delightful-crockpot-and-relax type of recipe.  When the pumpkins are in season, this is the time to whip out this fall favorite. 

Prep Time:
15 Minutes

Cook Time:
3 Hours

Ready In:
3 Hours 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cup(s) cooked ham
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 clove(s) garlic (minced)
  • 1 head(s) cauliflower (chopped)
  • 15 oz pumpkin flesh (cubed)
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado (cubed)
  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 clove(s) garlic (minced)
  • 3 cup(s) chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoon(s) dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon(s) ghee or other Paleo fat
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the cooking fat over a medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender (about 4 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except for the avocado and the green onions.
  4. Cook, covered, on low for 3 hours or until the pumpkin is soft.
  5. Once the soup is ready, season with salt and pepper to taste and pour it into individual bowls. Top with the avocado and green onions to serve.

Recipe from paleoleap.com

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