Mediterranean Vegetable Soup Recipe

• 2 c. onion, cut in 1/2 inch chunks
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, bulk
• 1/2 c. ham, cubed
• 1 tbsp. garlic chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (16 ounce.) can garbanzo or possibly Great Northern beans
• 1/2 c. cubed carrots
• 1 sweet pepper, cubed
• 1/4 c. celery leaves
• 2 dashes cayenne
• 1 teaspoon dry rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 c. cabbage, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 c. canned tomatoes with juice
• 8 c. chicken broth or possibly bouillon cubes and water

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