Cabbage Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Bring enough water to boil to cover the cabbage when it is added.
2. 2
   Add cabbage and let cook one minute.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Cook bacon in a casserole or small kettle until rendered of fat.
5. 5
   Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is wilted.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with flour and stir.
7. 7
   Add the broth, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.
8. 8
   When the mixture simmers, add the cabbage, carrots, potatoes, salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Add vinegar and sugar.
10. 10
    Cook, stirring often from bottom, about 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Stir in cream and simmer 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve.
13. 13
    Sprinkle each serving with fresh dill (optional, 1/4 cup).