Creamed Cabbage And Ham Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth1 medium onion, diced1 cup diced celery1 medium head cabbage, shredded1 carrot, diced1/4 cup butter, cubed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk2 cups half-and-half cream2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thymeChopped fresh parsley

Preparation

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

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.