Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup (North African)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 7 ounces dry lentils
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 smoked vegetarian sausages
• 16 ounces diced tomatoes
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Stir in lentils, onion, cabbage, and garlic.

3. 3

   Cook until tender.

4. 4

   Stir in sausage and tomatoes.

5. 5

   Crumble vegetable cubes over mixture and pour in water.

6. 6

   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.