Broccoli And Tasso Cheese Bisque Recipe

• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1 lb Tasso ham, cubed
• 1 c. minced onion
• 3/4 c. minced red bell pepper
• 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 c. minced celery
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 c. flour
• 8 c. chicken broth, heated
• 2 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1 lb cheddar cheese
• 1 lb fresh broccoli cut into pcs
• 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1/4 c. minced green onions

1. Broccoli and cheese are a match made in Heaven.
2. Be careful not to overcook the broccoli, this will help to maintain its green color and allow it to stay crunchy.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepot over medium heat.
4. Add in tasso ham and cook for 5 min.
5. Be careful not to brown it.
6. Add in onion, red and green bell pepper, celery and garlic.
7. Cook for 5 min.
8. Add in flour and stir till a roux is formed.
9. Don't brown flour.
10. Then add in the heated chicken broth and whip till a light sauce is formed.
11. Simmer for 5 min.
12. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, broccoli, Creole seasoning and white pepper.
13. Cover and simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally.
14. Add in parsley and green onions.
15. Divide into 6 large bowls and serve.
16. Yields 6 servings.

vegetable oil, tasso ham, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, flour, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli, cajun seasoning, white pepper, parsley, green onions

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/broccoli-and-tasso-cheese-bisque-92604 (may not work)