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Onion Bisque with Ham and Cheese

Onion Bisque with Ham and Cheese

  • Makes: 6 servings  
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes 
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes 

Ingredients

2 tbsp30 mL Vegetable or Canola Oil

2 leeks, white part only, sliced

2 sweet onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp2 mL dried thyme

3 cups750 mL vegetable or chicken stock

1 1/2 cups375 mL Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk

salt and pepper

pinch cayenne pepper

Garnish:

1/2 cup125 mL diced ham or Prosciutto

1/2 cup125 mL diced Swiss or Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, onions, garlic and thyme. Cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very soft.

  2 Add stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. PurĂ©e with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.

  3 Stir in evaporated milk and reheat soup until hot but not boiling. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Serve, garnished with ham and cheese.

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