Creamed Cabbage and Ham Soup

Name: Creamed Cabbage and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 cup diced celery; 1 medium head cabbage, shredded; 1 carrot, diced; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; Chopped fresh parsley

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min. YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

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.

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup diced celery
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, combine broth and vegetables. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. In a large 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 262 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

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