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Green Tomato Soup With Country Ham

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Green Tomato Soup Recipe

Green Tomato Soup

Diana Rattray
Serve this flavorful soup with hot baked cornbread and a salad.

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 to 6 ounces country ham or smoked ham, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 medium green tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium red tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and stem removed, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 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. 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.

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.
Serves 4 to 6.

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ExcellentOctober 14, 2008By Caryyl
"I did not puree ham. Did not add celery salt, did chop up some celery. I love this soup. I will definitely make it again. I didn't have enough green tomatoes, so went out and bought a couple hard red tomatoes. I did not peel tomatoes either. Very, very good soup."

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