Elise Bauer

 Tbsp olive oil

sweet Italian sausage, bulk, or removed from casings

large yellow onion, half sliced and half minced

garlic cloves, minced

white wine

of white beans (cannellini, Great Northern, or Navy), drained

vegetable or chicken stock

water

salt, more to taste

large (2-pound) savoy cabbage, quartered, then sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices

bay leaves

chopped parsley, loosely packed

to a cup of freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese for garnish