2014 FOOD AND NUTRITION CALENDAR DECEMBER RECIPE CREAMED CABBAGE SOUP

• 2 (14½ ounce) cans low sodium GROCERY LIST chicken broth • 2 celery ribs, • Low sodium chicken chopped broth (need 2 14½ • 1 medium head ounce cans) cabbage, shredded • Celery (about 6 cups) • Cabbage • 1 medium onion, • Onion chopped • Carrots • 1 cup chopped • Potatoes carrot • Margarine • 3 medium • All-purpose flour potatoes, peeled • Thyme and cubed • Non-fat evaporated milk • ¼ cup butter or (12 ounces) margarine • Skim milk • ¼ cup all-purpose • Ham (2 cups, cubed) flour • ½ teaspoon salt MAKE IT A MEAL • ¼ teaspoon pepper • Creamed Cabbage Soup • ½ teaspoon thyme • Toasted French bread • 1 (12 ounce) can Makes 8 servings • Tangerines non-fat evaporated milk Serving size: 1½ cup • Low-fat milk • 1½ cups skim milk • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham Source: Sarah Brandl, Extension • Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Specialist TIP University of Kentucky 1. In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, Cooperative Extension Service Set a family rule that combine broth, celery, cabbage, no one can spend more onion, carrot and potatoes; bring to Nutrition facts per serving: than 2 hours per day a boil. 230 calories; 8 g total fat; 1.5 g playing video games, saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 15 mg 2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for watching TV and using 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables cholesterol; 720 mg sodium; 28 g the computer. Do more are tender. carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 12 g sugar; together as an active 16 g protein 3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium family. saucepan. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for 4. Add flour, salt, pepper and thyme; a better diet. To find out more, contact the Office of the Ombudsman at 1-800- 372-2973 or 1-800-627-4702 (TTY). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) This material was funded by stir to form a smooth paste. prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, 5. Combine milks; gradually add to familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, Assistance Program — SNAP. flour mixture, stirring constantly. genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply 6. Cook and stir until thickened; to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) continue cooking 2 minutes longer. should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To Gradually stir into vegetable mixture. file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of Adjudication, 1400 7. Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 8. Add ham and heat through. (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377- 8642 (Relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 9. Garnish with parsley. Copyright © 2014 University of Kentucky and its licensors. All rights reserved.