Ingredients
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1 tbsp canola oil
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 tbsp chopped garlic
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2 tbsp all purpose flour
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 cup diced potatoes (about 1/2 lb )
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1 lb cut green beans, frozen or fresh
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4 oz lean ham, finely chopped (1 cup)
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 cup seasoned croutons, for garnish
Steps
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to soften.
2
Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute. Add about 1 cup of broth and stir to mix in flour.
3
Add remaining broth, potatoes and green beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until beans are tender.
4
Puree soup until smooth (or leave some chunks), return to saucepan and add ham, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer over low heat until heated through.
5
Garnish each portion with croutons before serving.
