Italian Sausage And Bean Soup
["1 to 1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage", "1 onion, chopped", "1/2 c. celery, chopped", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "2 c. cabbage, shredded", "1 (29 oz.) can Italian plum tomatoes", "1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth", "1 (15 oz.) can white cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained", "1/4 tsp. each: thyme, basil and oregano", "1 bay leaf", "1 c. whole natural almonds, toasted (if desired)"]
["Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces; brown in large heavy saucepan over medium heat.", "Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Stir in onions; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, but not browned.", "Stir in garlic and celery; cook until soft, 5 to 8 minutes.", "Stir in cabbage, tomatoes, beans, chicken broth, thyme, basil, oregano and bay leaf.", "Cover and bring to a boil.", "Simmer 30 minutes.", "Discard bay leaf.", "Stir in almonds."]
["Italian sausage", "onion", "celery", "garlic", "cabbage", "Italian plum tomatoes", "chicken broth", "white cannellini", "thyme", "bay leaf", "natural almonds"]