Vermont Cabbage Soup

Yummy soup, with only a few ingredient and easy to prepare.

2 cups cabbage, chopped fine
1 and 1/2 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup cream
juice of half a lemon
salt and freshly ground pepper

Cook the cabbage in water for 15 minutes, until soft but still green.  Add the milk, cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper.  Reheat and serve garnished with chopped parsley and a small pat of butter.

Serves 6