Creamed Cabbage Soup

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 med. head cabbage, shredded (approx. 3#)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tea. salt
• 1/4 tea. pepper
• 2 cups light cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham
• 1/2 tea. dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, combine broth, celery, cabbage, onion, and carrot and bring it to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan Add flour, salt, and ppper; stir to form a smooth paste. Combine cream and milk and gradually add to flour mixture, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened. Continue to cook for 1 minute longer. Gradually stir into vegetable mixture.

Add ham and thyme; heat through.

Make 4 quarts