Cabbage Soup

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Cabbage Soup
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If you're looking for a hearty way to sneak in veggies, this palate-pleasing pottage gets it done.

8 servings

1 cup(s) chopped onions
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 cup(s) shredded cabbage
1 (10 oz.) package frozen lima beans, cooked and drained
1 cup(s) sliced carrots
1 cup(s) diced potatoes
1 cup(s) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
3 cup(s) milk
2 cup(s) shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Sauté onion in 2 tbsp. butter in a heavy saucepan until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add cabbage, beans, carrots, potatoes, broth and salt and then cover and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt 1/4-cup butter in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Blend in flour, paprika and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
If necessary, return to low heat to finish melting cheese, without boiling.

Add vegetables with liquid to cheese soup base. Heat to serving temperature.

Ready in 45 min