Creamy Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery sticks, sliced

• 3–4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• ½ head of green cabbage, chopped

• 3–4 potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable or chicken stock

• 1 cup double cream (or evaporated milk for a lighter option)

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, for garnish