Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2         Pounds  Italian sausage
  1                     onion -- chopped
     1/2           Cup  chopped celery
  2             Cloves  garlic -- minced
  2               Cups  shredded green cabbage
  1                Can  tomatoes -- (29 ounce)
  1                Can  northern beans -- (15 ounce) drained
  1                Can  chicken broth -- (14 1/2 ounce)
     1/4      Teaspoon  thyme
     1/4      Teaspoon  basil
     1/4      Teaspoon  oregano
  1                     bay leaf

Preparation:

Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces. Brown in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Drain off all but one tablespoon fat. Stir in onions. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Stir occasionally until soft but not browned. Stir in celery and garlic. Cook until soft. Stir in cabbage, tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, basil, oregano, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Nutritional Information:

2484 Calories (kcal); 215g Total Fat; (78% calories from fat); 105g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 518mg Cholesterol; 5809mg Sodium