Make-A-Meal-Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. smoked sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 c. water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/4 head cabbage, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 Tbsp. uncooked rice
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes