Vegan Hearty Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 4 carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 sticks of celery (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 2 cups gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 10-12 cups green cabbage (chopped into 1” pieces)
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional but recommended)
• 1 14.5- ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or 4 cups broth, 4 cups water)
• Salt and pepper to taste