Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons onions, chopped
  • 14 cup potato, chopped raw
  • 12 tablespoon ground mace
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 12 cups milk
  • 2 12 cups chicken bouillon
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Quarter the cabbage, cutting away and discarding the core.
  • Cover with boiling water and let stand for five minutes.
  • Drain and pat dry and shred.
  • Set aside.
  • In a heavy pan over low heat, melt the butter and simmer the chopped onion until tender without browning.
  • Add the cabbage and potato.
  • and stir over low heat.
  • Add mace.
  • Stir in the flour to coat.
  • all ingredients, but do not brown.
  • Add the liquids, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Mash soup with a potato masher or an immersion blender until nearly smooth.
  • Reheat and add the salt and pepper to taste.
  • If it seems to thick, add a bit of hot milk.
  • Serve with a scoop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of parsley and cheese on top.