🥬 Creamy Cabbage Soup

This dish always makes my house smell so good. It’s a huge hit! 😋

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced 🥕
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 4 cups cabbage, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, diced 🥔
• 1 cup ham or bacon, diced (optional) 🥩
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half 🥛
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp thyme (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1. Sauté Veggies: In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
2. Add Cabbage & Potatoes: Stir in chopped cabbage and diced potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add Broth & Simmer: Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Creamy Finish: Stir in cream, ham or bacon (if using), salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer another 5 minutes.
5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread 🥖.

✨ Result: A rich, creamy, and hearty soup that makes the house smell amazing — pure comfort food! 🍲