Italian Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground basil
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 1 tsp ground thyme
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 64 oz chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3 medium whole tomatoes, chopped
• 16 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
• 16 oz white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup brown rice

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, carrots and celery. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil and thyme and bring to a boil. Add cabbage and rice and reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Cook 30-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in beans and simmer for 5 minutes or until beans are heated through.
5. Enjoy!