Curried Spit Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Spit Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb split peas (yellow or green); 4 cups strongly flavored vegetable stock; 3 cups water; 1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion; 1 red peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; ½ cup carrot, diced; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 14-½ cup lite coconut milk; olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb split peas (yellow or green)
4 cups strongly flavored vegetable stock
3 cups water
1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion
1 red peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
½ cup carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garam masala
14-½ cup lite coconut milk
olive oil

1
Wash and sort the split peas.
2
Place the split peas, water, vegetable stock, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 the yellow or red bell pepper, 1/2 the onion, 1 stalk celery, 1/4 cup carrot, 1/2 the ginger, 1/2 the paprika, the cayenne pepper, and 1/2 the curry powder in a crock pot.
3
Cook until the split peas are soft (about 3 to 4 hours on high, about 6 hours on low).
4
In a heavy bottomed pot place the olive oil.
5
Saute the remaining onion and second clove of garlic until translucent.
6
Add the remaining vegetables and saute until crisp tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the cooked split peas, remaining spices, and coconut milk.
8
Bring to a low boil.
9
Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth (optional).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb split peas (yellow or green), 4 cups strongly flavored vegetable stock, 3 cups water, 1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Curried Spit Pea Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Spit Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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