A hearty soup, packed with lentils, smoked vegetarian sausage, onion, cabbage, and tomatoes.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 ounces dry lentils
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- vegetarian smoked sausages, diced
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cubes vegetable bouillon
- 4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lentils, onion, cabbage, and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in sausage and tomatoes. Crumble vegetable cubes over mixture and pour in water. Stir in bay leaf, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.