Spam Vegetable Soup with Cheese-Topped Croutons

Directions

In 3- or 4-quart saucepan, sauté 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 meat.

Simmer 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat broiler.

In small bowl, combine Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and green onions.

Spread over each slice of bread.

Ladle soup into oven-proof bowls. (If bowls are not oven-proof, place bread slices on baking sheet and broil, then place on top of soup.

Top each with a bread slice. Place bowls on baking sheet.

Broil 3 minutes or until cheese mixture just begins to brown.