Ham And Cheese Soup

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Chopped onions
1/2 cup	55g / 1.9oz	Chopped celery
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped bell pepper
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Diced ham
4 cups	948ml	Chicken stock
1		Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried basil
1/4 cup	59ml	Cream
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Cubed Velveeta cheese
		Chopped green onions - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Fry all onions, celery, and bell pepper in oil until tender. Add ham and saute to release some oils and meld the flavors. Add stock/broth, bay leaf, and basil.

Simmer to reduce slightly (20 to 30 minutes). Add cream and return to boil to thicken a bit. Slowly add cheese -- stirring constantly.

Serve immediately. Garnish with green onion.

This recipe yields 8 servings; 3 carb grams per serving.

Source:
Low Carb Recipes at http://www.lowcarbluxury.com

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