Yellow Split Pea Stew with Smoked Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, combine the water, split peas, turkey and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas have dissolved and the stew has thickened, about 1 hour.
3. 3
   Discard the bay leaf.
4. 4
   Transfer the turkey to a large plate and when cool enough to handle, remove all of the meat and cut it into bite-size pieces.
5. 5
   Discard the bones and skin.
6. 6
   Add the turkey meat back to the stew.
7. 7
   In a medium skillet, heat the oil.
8. 8
   Add the scallion pieces, garlic and cumin and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Scrape the mixture into the stew and season with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Garnish each serving with sliced scallion tops and serve with hot sauce.