Creamed Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans chicken broth
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium head cabbage, shredded (3 lb.)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/4 c. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. light cream
1 c. milk
2 c. cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine broth, celery, cabbage, onion and carrot; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.