This was absolutely delicious.  It’s a great cold weather soup, and would be a delicious vegan one (just replace the chicken broth and water with 4c vegetable broth, add 1/4c lentils, and omit the sausages).  Very quick and easy to make.

Serves 4
Cook time: 35 minutes

1 c peanuts
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp curry

Crush these four (above) ingredients in a mortar and pestle and set aside.

8 oz sausage, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 tsp sesame oil

Saute these ingredients in a pan for 3-5 minutes on medium heat, until the sausage is no longer pink.

1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic

Add these two ingredients and saute for two more minutes.

3c chicken broth
1 c water
1 1/4 c lentils (red)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 bay leaf

Add these ingredients and the peanut mixture, stir, and bring to a boil (on high heat).  Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

1/4 c chopped flat leaf parsley

Stir in the chopped parsley, and serve.