1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 tbsp. oil
1 med. onion, chopped coarse
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (pt.) tomatoes
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 sm. head cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 can white kidney beans

In large pan, brown sausage in oil. Remove sausage; pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and saute until tender. Stir in salt, thyme, and pepper, then cabbage, tomatoes, sausage, and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add drained beans. Cook 5 minutes longer or until cabbage is tender.