Little Ham Potato Soup Cups

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup diced smoked ham

4 sliced green onions

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 (14 oz) can chicken broth

1 cup milk

1/3 cup sweet green peas

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

salt and pepper

2 cups torn up dinner rolls

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Melt butter in a large saucepan; add diced ham, green onions, and minced garlic; cooking over low heat until garlic is fragrant.

Add the mashed potatoes, broth, milk, peas, and thyme, stirring to combine.

Turn heat up to medium and bring to a boil, immediately reducing heat to low, then simmer slowly for 10 minutes or until soup thickens, season with salt and pepper.

Spoon into 4 broiler-safe bowls. Scatter the torn dinner rolls and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese.

Place bowls on a broiler pan 6 inches under broiler turned on high, and broil 1 to 3 minutes or until top bubbles and gets golden brown.

Remove and let cool slightly.

Serves 4.