Italian Vegetable Soup

1/2 small green cabbage, rinsed and sliced

6 Swiss chard leaves, rinsed and sliced

1/4 cup cooked ham, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 ribs celery, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 small zucchini, diced

1 (28) ounce can Italian tomatoes, chopped, with their juice

1 tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

6 cups vegetable or beef broth

1 (19 ounce) can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup rice, uncooked

salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese, freshly grated