1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the sliced carrots and shredded cabbage to the pot, stirring occasionally, and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Cabbage and carrots cooking in a soup pot
3. Stir in the shredded chicken and pour in the chicken broth. Add the salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then