1 tsp butter
5 stalks celery, diced
2 med onions, diced
1 small bag baby carrots, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
3 tbsp garlic, minced
1lb ham steak, diced
1 can fired roasted diced tomatoes, no drained
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chopped spinach, drained very well
2 whole cloves
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp dill seed
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
½ head of cabbage, sliced in to ribbons
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)