Green Tomato Soup With Country Ham - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; add ham, onion, and garlic. Saute, 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.
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.