*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
              SPAM VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHEESE-TOPPED CROUTONS
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2   c            Chopped carrots
    1       c            Chopped onion
    1       tb           Oil
    5       c            Chicken broth
    3       c            Chopped cabbage
    1       c            Diced, unpeeled potatoes
      1/2   t            Dried leaf thyme
    1       cn           SPAM Luncheon Meat, cubed
                         -(12 oz)
                         -----CHEESE-TOPPED CROUTONS-----
    1 1/4   c            Shredded Swiss cheese
      1/3   c            Mayonnaise or salad dressing
    2       tb           Grated Parmesan cheese
    2       tb           Sliced green onions
    6       sl           Sourdough bread, toasted
 
   In 3- or 4-quart saucepan, saute carrots and onion in oil over medium
   heat 5-10 minutes or until onion is golden. Stir in broth, cabbage,
   potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer
   30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in SPAM. Simmer 2
   minutes. Meanwhile, heat broiler. In small bowl, combine Swiss
   cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Spread over
   each slice of bread. Ladle soup into oven-proof bowls. (If bowls are
   not oven-proof, place bread slices on baking sheet and broil, then
   palce on top of soup.) Top each with a bread slice. Place bowls on
   baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese mixture just begins to
   brown.
  
 
 
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