Green Tomato Soup With Country Ham |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A fabulous soup to use up those tomatoes. Freezes well. Serve with fresh cornbread as the perfect compliment to this flavorful soup. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
6 ounces country ham or 6 ounces smoked ham, diced |
1 small onion, diced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
4 cups chicken broth |
8 medium green tomatoes, peeled and chopped |
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced |
1/4 teaspoon celery salt |
1 dash tabasco sauce (optional) |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; add ham, onion, and garlic. Sauté, stirring, until onion is tender. Add chicken broth, chopped green and red tomatoes, and minced jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
2. Working in batches, pulse in a blender or food processor until almost smooth. Pour back into the saucepan and add celery salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper and Tabasco sauce, as desired.
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