Creamy Cheesy Cabbage Soup

Description: This soup is worthy of carrying a brand name label. It is also a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups vegetable broth (divided use)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 cups shredded cabbage (I used cole slaw mix)
• 1/2 teaspoon dill seed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 3 ounces havarti cheese, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 3 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan cook vegetables in 2 cups vegetable broth until tender, about 45 minutes. Add dill seed.
2. While vegetables are cooking make sauce as follows: Melt butter in medium saucepan; stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk and remaining 2 cups vegetable broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add cheese, thyme, and white pepper.
4. When cheese has melted, add to vegetable mixture and stir well. Add crumbled bacon and stir again.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!