Spicy Yellow Split Pea Soup

Clock Icon 1 hour 10 minutes |
Servings: 6 |
Prep: 10 minutes |
Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, diced finely 
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch grated ginger (1 tsp pwdr)
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder 
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed (450g/1lb )
  • 8 cups vegetable soup stock
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  •  Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish




Method

  1. In large, heavy pot, heat canola oil.
  2. Add onions and carrots and cook 3-5 minutes to soften.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne and split peas. Heat until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  5. Add soup stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover with lid slightly askew and simmer until peas and vegetables are tender, 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and carefully puree until smooth, adding water if needed.
  7. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve garnished with fresh greens of your choice.

Tips

Recipe courtesy of GettyStewart.com

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