4 cup cabbage, shredded
2 cup carrots, sliced
3 cup potatoes, diced
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
2 cup water
2 tbsp butter
4 cup milk
Directions
Put all ingredients, except milk and butter, in a pot and cook over
low heat until the vegetables are done. Add the butter and milk and
heat through.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Cabbage; Soup; Vegetable
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