Winter Cabbage Chowder

1 tablespoon butter

2 cups cabbage, chopped fine

2 carrots, diced

3 potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 onion, chopped

2 ribs celery, diced

1/4 teaspoon savory

1 bay leaf

2 cups chicken broth

4 cups milk, hot

Salt and pepper

Melt butter in soup pot, add cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, savory and bay leaf. Stir to coat with butter. Cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice.

Add broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add hot milk and adjust seasonings.

Serves six.