Onion Bisque with Ham and Cheese

Name: Onion Bisque with Ham and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) Vegetable or Canola Oil; 2 leeks, white part only, sliced; 2 sweet onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme; 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable or chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk 2% Evaporated Partly Skimmed Milk; salt and pepper; pinch cayenne pepper; Garnish:; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced ham or Prosciutto; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Swiss or Cheddar cheese

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Serves 6

Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) Vegetable or Canola Oil
2 leeks, white part only, sliced
2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
3 cups (750 mL) vegetable or chicken stock
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Carnation^® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk
salt and pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
Garnish:
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced ham or Prosciutto
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Swiss or Cheddar cheese

2% Evaporated Partly Skimmed Milk

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2:

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

Step 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.