1.   Add sausage slices, diced ham, onion, green pepper and celery.

2.   Add the diced ham and cook another minute or two, then push the ham and onion to one side of the pan.

3.   Add the diced ham to the soup.

4.   Diced smoked ham, cooked turkey or chicken breast and other meats from the deli case also provide quick sources of protein.

5.   Garnish with a sprinkling of diced ham, and serve immediately.