Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham bone
1 onion, chopped
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can chickpeas with liquid
1 potato, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 tsp. Accent
3 c. cabbage, chopped

Preparation

Place ham bone, onion and stewed tomatoes in a large pot.
Add enough water to barely cover the bone.
Bring to a boil and simmer 2 to 3 hours.
Discard the ham bone.
Measure 4 cups stock (freeze remainder).
Add all other ingredients to stock.
Bring to boil and simmer for 1 hour.
Make a roux with 3 tablespoons margarine and 3 tablespoons flour.
Add to soup and cook for 3 minutes. Season to taste.
For heartier soup, add 1 or more cups ham bits.