Cauliflower Split Pea Soup With Indian Spices Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Split Pea Soup With Indian Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large bay leaf; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 3 cups cauliflower, chopped; 1 cup chicken stock (may replace with vegetable stock or water); 1 cup dried split peas, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes; 1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic or flavored vinegars will do); 1 tablespoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; salt (to taste); water; fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large bay leaf
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
3 cups cauliflower, chopped
1 cup chicken stock (may replace with vegetable stock or water)
1 cup dried split peas, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic or flavored vinegars will do)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
salt (to taste)
water
fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

1
Place large saucepan over medium heat and add oil and bay leaf.
2
Once oil is hot add onion and ginger with kosher salt.
3
Add mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric and mix onion, continuing to saute it until it is clear and begins to caramelize.
4
Mix in cauliflower and allow to saute slightly, for 2-3 minutes, then add in chicken stock and split peas.
5
Add enough water up to the level of the split peas and cauliflower.
6
Bring to a boil, then bring down heat to simmer.
7
Add sugar, chilli powder, coriander, vinegar, and and cover.
8
Allow to simmer for 1-2 hours, mixing frequently.
9
Soup is cooked adequately when cauliflower and split peas have broken down completely and combination resembles oatmeal consistency.
10
Puree well in blender, then may return to heat to simmer until serving time.
11
Salt before serving.
12
Note, soup will be concentrated and thick, which makes it good to store in separate containers and add water prior to reheating.
13
If soup is too thick for desired consistency, may add water and mix gently prior to heating.

309

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large bay leaf, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Split Pea Soup With Indian Spices falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower Split Pea Soup With Indian Spices

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