SPAM Vegetable Soup with Cheese-Topped Croutons

Ingredients:

1 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon oil
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup diced, unpeeled, potatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 (12-ounce) can SPAM luncheon meat, cubed

Cheese-Topped Croutons
1 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
6 slices sourdough bread, toasted 
  
Instructions:
In 3- or 4-quart saucepan, saut carrots and onion in oil over medium heat 5 to 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 onion. Spread over each slice of bread. Ladle soup into oven-proof bowls. * Top each with a bread slice. Place bowls on baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese mixture just begins to brown. Serves 6. 

*If bowls are not oven-proof, place bread slices on baking sheet and broil, then place on top of soup.
 
Nutritional Information per Serving: 

   Calories: 470 
Fat: 29 g Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg Carbohydrates: 29 g
Sodium: 1,576 mg 

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SPAM Stew with Buttermilk Topping

Ingredients:

1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12-ounce) can SPAM luncheon meat, cubed
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cut broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds 
  
Instructions:
Heat oven to 375F. In large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in SPAM and broccoli; heat thoroughly. Pour into 2-quart casserole. In medium bowl, combine pancake mix and Cheddar cheese. In small bowl, stir together milk, egg, and oil. Add to pancake mix; stir until combined. Spoon topping over SPAMTM mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serves 6 to 8. 
  
Nutritional Information per Serving: 

   Calories: 472 
Fat: 30 g Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg Carbohydrates: 28 g
Sodium: 1,561 mg 

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SPAM & Potato Chowder

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 cups milk
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 (10-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (12-ounce) can SPAM luncheon meat, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 
  

Instructions:
In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in carrot and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Serves 6. 
  

Nutritional Information per Serving: 

   Calories: 420 
Fat: 21 g Protein: 19 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg Carbohydrates: 39 g
Sodium: 1,466 mg 

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SPAM Western Bean Soup

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced carrots
3 (10-ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1/3 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12-ounce) can SPAM luncheon meat, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley 
  
Instructions:
In 5-quart saucepan, saute onion in oil until golden. Stir in carrots, chicken broth, tomatoes, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mash half of beans with fork; add mashed beans and whole beans to soup. Blend well. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until carrots are tender. Stir in SPAM and parsley. Simmer 2 minutes. Serves 6. 
  
Nutritional Information per Serving: 

   Calories: 331 
Fat: 13 g Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg Carbohydrates: 34 g
Sodium: 2,263 mg 
   
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SPAM Broccoli Rice Soup

Ingredients:

1 (4.5-ounce) box broccoli rice au gratin
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 (7-ounce) can SPAM luncheon meat, diced
1 cups milk
1 (10-ounce) can cream of broccoli soup
1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese 
  
Instructions:
In large saucepan, combine broccoli rice au gratin, water, and butter. Heat to boiling. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add SPAM, milk, soup, and cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Serves 6 to 8.
 
Nutritional Information per Serving: 

   Calories: 264 
Fat: 14 g Protein: 13 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg Carbohydrates: 22 g
Sodium: 1,034 mg 
   
 


