nancys creamed cabbage, bacon/ham chowder

How To Make nancys creamed cabbage, bacon/ham chowder

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  Wash core an finely shred cabbage. Skin cut up and shred onion, add to the the cabbage. Peel and dice potatoes, put in a pan with water, and cook. When done drain and set side. ***Did you know you can make bread with potato water???
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  Cook up the bacon. Drain and cut up. Set aside for later. If adding baked ham...just dice up and add to the bacon. Ham is optional.
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  Put cabbage and onion and olive oil in a large pot ,and sweat cabbage and onion on a low setting, stirring often till done.
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  Peel core and dice apple. Put apple, bacon, ham ,cooked potatoes, celery seed and garlic powder to the pot of cabbage. Add can of evaporated milk , along with 1 can of water.. Heat and cook on low till done, stir often.
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  When ready to serve, milk can be added, if needed. Sprinkle parsley flakes and paprika on top. I like to add hard boiled eggs, sliced or crumbled on top. Naturally, with a wee bit of HORSE RADISH SAUCE! This chowder is great served with any bread recipe, like my :OVERNIGHT CRUSTY BREAD and no kneading.
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