Cabbage Soup
This is made in your microwave

• 2 slices bacon, chopped

• 6 cups chopped cabbage

• 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings

• 1/4 tsp. dill weed

• 1/4 tsp. caraway seed

• 1/8 tsp. pepper

• 1 1/2 tsp. salt, optional

• 4 cup hot water, divided

   Place bacon in 3-qt. casserole; cover.  Microwave at High 3 to 5 minutes, or until bacon begins to crisp.  Stir in cabbage, onion, seasonings and 2 cups water; cover.  Microwave at High 10 minutes.  Add remaining water; cover.  Microwave at High 8 to 13 minutes, or until cabbage and onions are tender.

NOTE:  for low sodium diet omit bacon.

Per Serving:  Calories: 48  
Sodium: 547 mg. 
Cholesterol: 12 mg. 
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat