Savory Cabbage Soup - My Way

Name: Savory Cabbage Soup - My Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes about 5 quarts
Cuisine: American
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

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

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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Serves:

Makes about 5 quarts

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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

How to Make Savory Cabbage Soup - My Way

Step-by-Step

In 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. .
Every 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.
Meanwhile, make white sauce:

In a saucepan or skillet, combine the butter and flour. Cook over medium heat until the flour browns a little.
Whisk in the cream and milk. Cook and stir until thick. Add a pinch of nutmeg. Set aside.
Add the ham to the cooked cabbage, stir and simmer until heated through.
Add the cream sauce to the cabbage mixture, and simmer, covered, another 20 minutes.
Ladle into bowl..add chives , cheese, bacon...whatever you prefer. Is great all by itself.