Green Tomato Soup With Ham

Submitted by WYO MOM

"A great way to use up the green tomatoes leftover at the end of the garden season. Makes a quick dinner paired with a salad or grilled cheese sandwich. Recipe can be easily halved or doubled and it freezes well."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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)

directions

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.