Hearty Healthy Cabbage Stew My BudgetFriendly Secret

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 120g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 cups vegetable broth (2 liters)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (400g)
• 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and shredded (approx. 6 cups, 500g)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained (approx. 850g total)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)