Spicy Green Tomato Soup With Crab & Country Ham

Name: Spicy Green Tomato Soup With Crab & Country Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 5 ounces country ham, julienned; 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 6 whole peeled cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 2 jalapenos, stemmed and sliced; 4 green anaheims; 2 green pasilla chilies; 3 1/2 pound firm, green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths; 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce; Salt; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage; 1 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 6 tablespoons capers; 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 ounces country ham, julienned
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
6 whole peeled cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
2 jalapenos, stemmed and sliced
4 green anaheims
2 green pasilla chilies
3 1/2 pound firm, green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
Salt
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
1 1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
6 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup chopped green onions

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Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ham, pan-fry until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and strain, reserving the oil and ham. Return the oil to the pan and heat.
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Add the onions and saute until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the onions with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, bay leaves and chilies, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes soften. Remove the bay leaves. Using a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth. Chill the soup. Add the lemon juice and hot sauce. Season with salt.
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In a mixing bowl, mix the crabmeat, sour cream, tomatoes, capers and green onions together. Season the salad with salt and pepper. To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls and garnish with the crab salad and crispy ham.
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The soup can be served either chilled or warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 5 ounces country ham, julienned, 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Green Tomato Soup With Crab & Country Ham falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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