Green Tomato Soup With Ham

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 lbs green tomatoes, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces ham, diced or 8 ounces bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; add onion and garlic. sauté, stirring, until onion is tender.
• 2 in a blender or food processor add chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, and cream cheese. blend until almost smooth. add to saucepan with onion and garlic and simmer for 15-20 minutes, add ham and salt and pepper. simmer for 5 more minutes and serve. pairs well with grilled cheese or a salad to make a meal. recipe may be halved or doubled and it freezes well.