Cabbage, Ham and Lentil soup

I had some leftover cabbage, ham that was almost expiring and half a can of diced tomatoes. After googling I found a suitable soup recipe and here is my version, the soup was quick, fragrant and delicious!

1 tbs oil
1 tbs butter
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2c cabbage in 1" pieces
1/2 lb diced ham
14oz can diced tomatoes
4 - 6c water
2 c low sodium chicken stock
1c beans (I used red lentils)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp herb such as oregano

saute onion, garlic in oil and butter
add pepper cayenne herb and
add remaining ingredients, simmer for 30 mins