CABBAGE WITH LEEKS

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium green cabbage

3 large leeks

3 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup chicken broth

1 scant teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Trim leeks and slice into 1 to 1 1/2-inch lenghs.
2. Cut the rounds into thin strips.
3. Soak in cold water to loosen any soil that may be adhering to them, then rinse well.
4. Cut the cabbage into 6 wedges; remove core pieces.
5. Thinly slice the cabbage wedges crosswise.
6. Toss the drained leeks with the cabbage.
7. Heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
8. Add leeks and cabbage and saute for 8 minutes.
9. Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, until the cabbage is cooked but has a little crunchiness.