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Granny's Tasso & Cheese Bisque

one-half cup vegetable oil
1 pound Tasso ham, cubed  Kat's Tasso HamPK12or Kat's Tasso HamHAM5
1 cup chopped onion
three-quarter cup chopped red bell pepper
one-half cup chopped green bell pepper
one-half cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup flour
8 cups chicken broth, heated
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound cheddar cheese
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
one-half teaspoon white pepper
one quarter cup minced parsley
one quarter cup chopped green onions

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add tasso ham and cook for 5 minutes. Be careful not to brown it.
Add onion, red and green bell pepper, celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
 Add flour and stir until a roux is formed. Do not brown flour. Then add the heated chicken broth and whip until a light sauce is formed. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, broccoli, Creole seasoning and white pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add parsley and green onions.
Divide into 6 large bowls and serve.

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