Cabbage and White Bean Soup

1 tb Olive oil
1 tb Butter
1 lg Onion; finely chopped (1c)
2 md Carrotes; peeled, halved
.. lengthwise and thickly
.. sliced crosswise
1 ts Caraway seeds
2 c Chopped green cabbage
2 c Water
1 tb Light brown sugar
1 pt Tomatoes in juice
1 pt White beans; drained
.. and rinsed
1 tb Cider vinegar
1/4 c Parsley; optional

Heat oil and butter in large saucepan over medium
heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add carrot and
celery; sauté 3 minutes. Add caraway seeds; cook,
stirring, 1 minute.

Stir in cabbage, water and sugar. Bring to
boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5
minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, breaking up
tomatoes with wooden spoon. Cover and simmer 20
minutes.

Add beans and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, 5
minutes or until heated through. Stir in parsley
if you wish.