Soup No. 1

Soup No. 1 [Nov. 09, 2006]:

2 medium, yellow onions; chopped
2 tblsp. garlic; chopped (10 cloves?--I like garlic)
2 bunches scallions; chopped
1/4 cup olive oil

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8 cups vegetable broth
4 cups water

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1 head cabbage; quartered and hearted
1-2 cups kale; shredded
1 bunch Florence fennel; chopped

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salt and pepper to taste...