Simply Country Hash-ramp-jack Soup #sp5

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (20 ounce) bag simply potatoes southwest style hash browns
• 3 (15 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• 1/2 cup ramps, diced (if you can't find ramps, substitute green onions or leeks)
• 1 (8 ounce) bag monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe

• 1 clean and chop ramps. set aside.
• 2 set heavy whipping cream out of refrigerator -- bring to room temperature.
• 3 put 2 cans chicken broth into large (3 qt or larger) pot.
• 4 bring to a boil.
• 5 add simply potatoes southwest style hash browns. stir.
• 6 reduce heat to medium and cook about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
• 7 reduce heat to low.
• 8 add ramps. stir.
• 9 add cheese and stir until cheese melts completely.
• 10 add heavy whipping cream.
• 11 stir over low heat for about 2 minutes.
• 12 (if thinner soup consistency is desired, pour in the additional can of broth and stir another 2 minutes.).
• 13 enjoy!