Hearty Cabbage and Potato Soup Proper Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 8 cups vegetable broth (2 liters)
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (approx. 680g)
• 1/2 medium head of green cabbage, cored and shredded (approx. 4 cups / 200g)
• 1 cup chopped carrots (approx. 150g)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish) (30 ml)
• Optional: a knob of butter or a swirl of cream for extra richness (about 1 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp cream per serving)