Low-Fat Pumpkin Chorizo Soup

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. Halve pumpkin, scoop out seeds and membranes, and place halves cut-side down on baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh and coarsely puree in a blender or food processor.

3. In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and marjoram and cook until onion begins to wilt, about 5 minutes. Add broth and pumpkin puree. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In batches, puree cooled soup in a blender. Return blended soup to saucepan and add chorizo. Over medium heat, simmer until thoroughly heated. Stir in evaporated milk and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.