lf using dried beans, soak them in cold water for 5-6 hours or overnight, then drain, cover with fresh cold water and simmer for 35-40 minutes until they are cooked through.
Gently fry the bacon in the olive oil in a flame proof casserole on a medium high heat for a few minutes until golden-brown.
Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds, then add the tomatoes and the stock and simmer for ten minutes.
Add the cooked, drained beans, then add the cabbage and sliced sausage and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
Add the chopped herbs.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.