Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium head cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
2 1/2 c. cubed, fully cooked ham
chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In a large soup kettle, combine and saute the celery and onion in the olive oil; add flour and brown a little.
Add the chicken stock and water.
Cook 1 minute or until smooth; add cabbage and carrots and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add milk, ham and salt to taste.
Heat thoroughly.
Good!
Good!
Good!
Serves 8.