Real Italian Minestrone Soup

Name: Real Italian Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. salt pork diced; 2 medium onions diced; 1 clove garlic diced.(i use more it's optional); 1/2 c sliced celery; 1/2 c sliced carrots; 1/4 c chopped parsley; 1 c chopped cabbage; 1 1/2 c chick peas; 1 16oz can(s) diced tomatoes; 1 qt chicken broth (fresh or canned); 1/2 tsp basil; 1/4 tsp thyme; 1/2 c broken spaghetti; · salt & pepper to taste; 1 c grated parmesan cheese; 1 c chopped escarole or 1/4 c chopped frozen spinach; 1 c kidney beans, canned