Rinse and drain the soaked beans.
Put all ingredients,except the cabbage and potatoes into a large stock pot.
Bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer.
Simmer until the beans are tender, not soft.
Add the potatoes and cabbage. Simmer for 20 minutes.
(You can speed up the soak time on this one
by using the quick soak method:
Put beans into a large pot and add water to cover them by 3 or 4 inches
Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 4 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 hours.
Drain and use as directed.)