Instructions: Combine olive oil, onions, garlic in large pot. Cook over medium heat until onions are limp and most liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add stock, water, ham hocks, celery, carrots, lentils, basil, oregano, thyme, cayenne peppe r, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. over medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer, covered, about 45 minutes. Using large, shallow spoon, skim off fat from soup surface.

Discard ham hocks. Add diced ham, tomatoes, cabbage and garbanzo beans and simmer 15 minutes longer. This soup may be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen and reheated over low heat if desired. But stir frequently during reheating to prevent soup from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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