Country Bean Soup W/ Sausage and Cabbage

• 1 lb lima beans, cleaned and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 12 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
• 1 lb smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 12 cup shell macaroni
• salt and pepper

1. In a wide 8 quart pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tbls.
2. oil until hot.
3. Stir in garlic, onions, carrots, thyme and rosemary.
4. Saute until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in broth, 4 cups water, cabbage, lima beans, and sausage.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer , partially covered, for 45-55 minutes or until beans are tender.
7. Stir in potato and macaroni.
8. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minuted or until cooked through.
9. Season to taste.

beans, olive oil, garlic, onion, carrots, thyme, rosemary, chicken, water, cabbage, sausage, baking potato, shell macaroni, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/country-bean-soup-w-sausage-and-cabbage-382104 (may not work)