• 2 TBLS cooking oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 celery rib or ½ cup celery root, diced
• 2 TBLS white wine or cider vinegar
• 1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 quart broth of choice
• 2 cups cooked beans any kind (or 1 can)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• ½ medium cabbage, chopped
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh or dried parsley, to taste

Saute carrots, onion, celery in oil for 5 min. Add rest of ingredients and simmer until desired tenderness is reached.