Ham and Cheese Soup

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to my friend Celia in Atlanta for this bit of wisdom:

Christmas is weird. What other time of the year do you sit in front
of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks?

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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We all know that ham and cheese is a classic combination, so why not
combine them in a hearty soup?

Ham and Cheese Soup

2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups (1 L) chicken stock
3-4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup (250 ml) diced cooked ham
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme
1 cup (250 ml) grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream or milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Heat the butter in a large pot over moderate heat and saute the onion
until it is tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the stock,
potatoes, ham, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and
simmer covered until the potatoes are tender and slightly mushy, about
20 minutes. Add the cheese and cream, stirring until the cheese
melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and
serve garnished with chopped parsley. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Mon Jan 5 22:28:20 2004