Creamed Cabbage Soup

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Here's a delicious use of the ham and cabbage combination. A thick and hearty soup combined with subtle flavors, it is a favorite meal on our table during the winter months.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded

  • 1 carrot, diced

  • ¼ cup butter or margarine

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 cups light cream

  • 2 cups diced fully cooked ham

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large kettle, combine broth and vegetables. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. In a saucepan, melt butter stir in flour. Gradually add milk and cream; cook and stir until thickened. Stir into vegetable mixture. Add ham, salt, pepper and thyme; heat through. Garnish with parsley.