Cabbage Soup

1 Tbsp olive oil
3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
2-3 carrots, thinly sliced
3 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp tyme
Black Pepper

Combine above ingredients in a large saucepan over med heat.  Cook for 3 minutes.

Add:
1 cup water
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 can petite diced tomatoes
2 cans chicken broth

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, simmer for 8 minutes.

Add:
2 cans great northern or cannellini beans, rinsed & drained.  Mash 1/2 of them.  Add to soup and heat through.

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This soup was quick and delicious on a rainy, gray evening!  Great with homemade bread for dipping.  My kids both loved it, which sort of surprised me.  I wasn't sure if they'd eat the cabbage.  Just goes to show, you never know what kids will like!!  I'm not a big fan of Thyme, so I might try dried basil next time.