Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped
3/4 cup sliced carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 quarts low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cabbage, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans
fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Directions
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