if you like this try cabbage soup, lovely warming for winter and cheap too.
1 ONION CHOPPED
1 LARGE CARROT CHOPPED
2 GARLIC CLOVES CHOPPED
2 BAY LEAVES
HAM/BACON CHOPPED[ I OFTEN USE BACON PIECES]3--400 GR
300GR RED LENTILS
1.5 STOCK -I USE VEG STOCK
SMALL HEAD CABBAGE---I USE SAVOY
saute onion/carrot till translucent,add garlic 30 secs
add stock ,lentils,bay leaves,and ham/bacon--------cook 15mins till lentils mushy---add shredded cabbage---cook approx 5 mins till cabbage soft but still green,season salt/pepper------serve with crusty bread.