CARIBBEAN SPINACH, CRAB & HAM SOUP

Caribbean Spinach, Crab & Ham Soup image

Provided by James Craig

Categories Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups spinach, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup skim milk
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
4 ounces imitation crabmeat
3 ounces ham, cut into thin strips
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat.
Reduce heat to low and add the onion and garlic.
Cook, covered, for 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the spinach and cook, uncovered for 2 minutes.
Add the broth, milk, coconut extract, white pepper and reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes.
Add the crabmeat and ham and the hot pepper sauce if using.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until meat is warmed through.
Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 1197.3, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 13.9