1 cabbage, cored and chopped
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
Combine coarsely chopped cabbage, sliced celery, chopped onion, chicken broth, salt and pepper in a large kettle. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter then stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick. Add to the cabbage mixture and stir together. Serve hot.
Makes 8 servings.