Basque Garbanzo Bean Soup

My mother got this recipe from one of her "Women's magazines". It has been a favorite ever since. It can also be served over couscous.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  chicken breasts, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) package  pepperoni or 1  lb kielbasa or 1  lb sausage, sliced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, diced
• 1  small  head cabbage, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 -3  carrots
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chick peas)
• 1  tablespoon salsa
• 1⁄2 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Saute pepperoni or sausage in oil.
2. Flour & brown chicken in same pan.
3. Add onion.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Simmer on Low for 30 minutes.
6. Serve with a nice, crusty French or Italian bread.