Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup

A hearty soup, packed with lentils, smoked vegetarian sausage, onion, cabbage, and tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cubes vegetable bouillon
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 7 ounces dry lentils
• ¾ cup finely shredded green cabbage
• 2 vegetarian smoked sausages, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.