Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)