CREAMED CABBAGE AND HAM SOUP

Creamed Cabbage and Ham Soup image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.