Bacon and cabbage soup

olive oil

8 unsmoked rashers, cut into thick pieces

1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped

Few sprigs of thyme, leaves only

1 bay leaf

500g potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes

1 carrot, medium dice

1 celery, finely diced

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1.5 litres of chicken stock

Sea salt & black pepper

120g green cabbage leaves, roughly chopped

Big handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped