Cabbage Soup

This soup is healthy and yummy, and the sausage adds a great hearty touch. Even for those of you who aren't cabbage fans, I think you'll enjoy this one!

Cabbage Soup

20 oz. vegetable stock
1/2 head of purple cabbage, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
14 oz. can of diced tomatoes, with their juices
7 cups water
2 tablespoons dried thyme
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, rolled into small meatballs
3 teaspoons red mirch powder (or chili powder)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Saute cabbage and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic, and continue to saute for another 5 minutes. Add water and stock, and allow to come to a boil. Add salt, black pepper, red mirch, sausage, and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes, and then add tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium, and allow to cook covered for 25 minutes. Add turmeric, and continue to cook covered for 10 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes, and serve.

Serves approximately 8.