Creamy Cheesy Cabbage Soup

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

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

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

Directions

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!