Golden Split Pea Soup

Name: Golden Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped onions; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 cup dried yellow split peas; 7 cups water; 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup apple, peeled, cored and cubed; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 cup chopped tomato; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup dried yellow split peas
7 cups water
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

1

In a soup pot, saute the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes, until golden, stirring frequently.
2

Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander and ginger and cook for another minute.
3

Add the split peas, water, sweet potatoes, apples, cinnamon, and chili powder, cover and bring to a boil.
4

Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
5

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, lime juice and soy sauce.
6

When the split peas are tender, add the tomato mixture.
7

Puree the soup in a blender (in batches) or with a stick blender, adding more water if needed.