Green Tomato Soup

2 Tbsp coconut oil

2 oz thinly sliced Black Forest ham, chopped

1 ½ cups scallions, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 handful cilantro [or more]

2 lb unripe tomatoes, chopped

1 qt organic chicken stock

1 cup water

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

6 oz “better than sour cream”

Heat oil in heavy-bottomed sauce pan on high heat. Do not allow to smoke. Stir fry garlic until it starts to toast. Turn down heat and add ham. Stir fry ham 1 to 2 minutes. Add in scallions and stir fry until tender. Add in tomatoes and stir fry for a few minutes longer until tomatoes start to soften.

Meanwhile place water, “better than sour cream”, cilantro, salt, and pepper in Vita-Mix and liquefy.

Add stock to pot and simmer until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Combine all ingredients into pot. Stir. Adjust spices and enjoy!