This hearty soup is packed with lentils, smoked vegetarian sausage, onion, cabbage and tomatoes.
- *Prep Time: *10 Minutes - *Cook Time: *40 Minutes - *Ready In: *50 Minutes - *Yields:* 4 servings INGREDIENTS - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 7 ounces dry lentils - 1 small onion, chopped - 3/4 cup finely shredded green cabbage - 1 clove garlic, crushed - 2 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 DIRECTIONS 1. 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.
