Rustic vegetable soup

Ingredients

• 500 g Cabbage, shredded
• 2 pcs Celery stalk, sliced
• 400 ml Water
• 2 pcs Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 pcs Onion, peeled, chopped
• 2 clove Garlic, minced
• 1/2 tbsp Corn starch
• 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped
• 2 tsp Salt, fresh ground
• 2 tsp Cumin, ground
• 2 tsp Thyme, dried, crushed
• 1 pinch Black pepper, fresh ground

Method

1. Heat olive oil in sauce pot over medium heat; add onions, celery, and carrots; cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add garlic, cumin, and thyme; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
3. Season with salt and pepper then add cabbage; cook for 3 minutes until it starts to wilt. Sprinkle with starch and continue cooking for 5 minutes more and stir in water.
4. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until veggies are tender.
5. Serve after.