Green Tomato Soup With Ham - cooking recipe

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)
Preparation
    Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; add onion and garlic. Saute, stirring, until onion is tender.
    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.

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