Easy Cabbage and Bean Soup

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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