Easy Napa Cabbage, Fennel, & White Bean Soup - Crossroads Community Farm

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 small fennel bulb, cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 very small cabbage (about 1 pound), such as Savoy, cored and thinly shredded
• 2 pieces Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained but not rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Red pepper flakes