Savory Cabbage Soup - My Way
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
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This delicious, savory soup is what I came up with, with all of my left over veggies from the holidays...I am here to tell you it's delicious! I could have eaten the whole pot...lol!! If you like cabbage and soup, you will love this one...
It was just wonderful on a cold day like today at my house...so comforting!!
Enjoy!!!
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It was just wonderful on a cold day like today at my house...so comforting!!
Enjoy!!!
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Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes
Comments:
Serves:
Makes about 5 quarts
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
45 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 1 large
- head of cabbage - medium shredded
- 4 c
- chicken broth
- 1 c
- each, diced onion, carrots and celery
- 1/2 c
- chopped chives
- 1 Tbsp
- chicken buillon paste - optional - i like the extra flavor
- 1 - 1 1/2 tsp
- pepper
- about 2 tsp
- salt
- 1 tsp
- dried thyme
- 1 tsp
- dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp
- dried dill
- 2 - 3 c
- smoked ham cubes - or leftover ham
- 1/4 c
- butter
- 1 c
- milk
- 2 c
- heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp
- flour
- pinch
- nutmeg
Step-By-Step
1In a large ( 6 quart dutch oven or soup pot ) Add the broth and remaining 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. .
2Every so often, push down the cabbage into the broth, making sure all cooks evenly. It will cook down, so don't be alarmed at the amount.
3Meanwhile, make white sauce:
In a saucepan or skillet, combine the butter and flour. Cook over medium heat until the flour browns a little.
In a saucepan or skillet, combine the butter and flour. Cook over medium heat until the flour browns a little.
4Whisk in the cream and milk. Cook and stir until thick. Add a pinch of nutmeg. Set aside.
5Add the ham to the cooked cabbage, stir and simmer until heated through.
6Add the cream sauce to the cabbage mixture, and simmer, covered, another 20 minutes.
7Ladle into bowl..add chives , cheese, bacon...whatever you prefer. Is great all by itself.
About Savory Cabbage Soup - My Way
Course/Dish: Cream Soups, Vegetable Soup
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
