2 c. onion, cut in 1/2 inch chunks
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, bulk
1/2 c. ham, cubed
1 tbsp. garlic minced
2 bay leaves
1 (16 oz.) can garbanzo or Great Northern beans
1/2 c. cubed carrots
1 sweet pepper, cubed
1/4 c. celery leaves
2 dashes cayenne
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 tsp. dried basil
1 c. cabbage, cubed
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 c. canned tomatoes with juice
8 c. chicken broth or bouillon cubes and water

Saute onions in oil. Crumble sausage. Add. Saute until cooked through. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.