Sausage & Lentil Curry Soup- Mom

I think this soup will forever remind me of bringing Amelia home from the hospital.  Ryan and Candis were kind enough to bring this soup to us and it made life so much easier.  It is hearty, delicious and has great memories associated with it for me.

Sausage & Lentil Curry Soup

4 servings

2 tsp curry powder

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup diced carrot

2 tsp minced garlic

1-10 oz pkg sausage (I like hot italian bratwurst with casing removed)  

1-15 oz can lentils (dry works- just cook first)

1-15 oz can chickpeas/garbanzo beans

4 cups broth

2 Tbsp minced cilantro

¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Heat curry in pan till fragrant.  Remove & set aside.  Heat oil in pan and add carrots & garlic.  Turn heat until med-low till carrots are soft.  Add sausage to pan and cook until no longer pink.  Stir in lentils, chickpeas, & broth.  Bring to boil.  Remove from heat and add curry.  

Serve with toasted almonds and cilantro.