CREAMY CABBAGE & HAM SOUP

Creamy Cabbage & Ham Soup image

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories Ham

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs cabbage, chopped coarsely
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 1/4 cups shredded carrots (I use the already shredded in a bag to save time)
1 cup celery, sliced thin
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup white wine
3/4 teaspoon celery salt (or adjust amount to your taste)
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/3 cup flour
3/4 cup water

Steps:

In a large pot, combine the first 9 items and cook on high heat bringing mixture to a boil Reduce heat to medium/low (just a simmer) for about 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the can of evaporated milk.
mix flour and water until smooth and add slowly to soup mixture.
Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 476.8, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 15.1