Cabbage Soup without potatoes

1 small cabbage , cored and chopped fine 6 slices bacon , chopped 1 large leek , white and green parts,chopped,washed thoroughly,and patted dry 1/4 cup[...]

1/2 lb bacon , chopped 1 onion , chopped 1 bunch green onion , chopped 1/2 head cabbage , coarsely chopped 2 potatoes , peeled and diced 5 cups chicken broth[...]

6 slices bacon diced 1 each onion halved and thinly sliced 4 each garlic cloves minced 3 pounds cabbage cored, cut into, 1-inch-wide strips 1/2 teaspoon[...]