Cabbage Soup

 olive oil

1 med yellow inion, chopped or 2 Tbsp dry onion flakes

2 cloves garlic, minced

8 cups chicken bone broth or vegetable broth

1/2 -1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 head cabbage, cut in chunks

4 carrots, chopped

2-3 stalks celery, sliced

1/2 cup frozen sweet peas

14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes

1 sweet potato, diced

Optional:  If protein is desired add chopped grilled chicken, chicken sausage sliced, 15 oz can white beans, 1/4 cup red lentils

In stockpot saute onion and garlic in olive oil at medium heat until clear (or just put dry onion flakes and fresh garlic); add broth, salt , pepper, cabbage, carrots, celery, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and beans or chicken. Simmer 30 minutes.