Green Tomato Soup
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- Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf
- Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
- Cholesterol 11 mg(4%)
- Fat 7 g(11%)
- Fiber 2 g(10%)
- Protein 6 g(13%)
- Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
- Sodium 429 mg(18%)
- Calories 125
Preparation Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook ham, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, partially covered, until tomatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and season soup with salt and pepper.
Preparation Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook ham, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions are tender and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, partially covered, until tomatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and season soup with salt and pepper.
