Cabbage Potato and Ham Soup

Cabbage Potato Soup with Ham
4 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/3 medium head)
3 medium all purpose potatoes (about 1 lb.)
2 medium carrots
1 bunch scallions (6 to 8 )
1/4 lb. lean ham
4 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups water
1 can (13 3/4 oz) chicken broth
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1. Shread cabbage
2. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Same with carrots and ham. Coarsely chop scallions.
3. In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add carrots, potatoes and scallions and saute' until scallions are wilted. About 5 minutes.
4. Stir in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
5. Add cabbage, water , broth, dill and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to med.-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Just before serving, add ham.