Curried Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 small red potatoes, skinned and diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 celery ribs, with leaves, minced; 1 small granny smith apple, peeled, seeded, cored and chopped small (or similar tart apple); 12-1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 ½ cups yellow split peas (or 1 1/2 cups green split peas); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 14-½ cup freshly cilantro, minced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 small red potatoes, skinned and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 celery ribs, with leaves, minced
1 small granny smith apple, peeled, seeded, cored and chopped small (or similar tart apple)
12-1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ cups yellow split peas (or 1 1/2 cups green split peas)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt
fresh ground black pepper
14-½ cup freshly cilantro, minced

1
In castiron skillet on low-medium heat lightly toast the dry spices just until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
2
Set aside in small bowl.
3
In same castiron skillet heat oil on medium heat, add the diced potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes or until light golden.
4
Next add the onion, garlic, ginger, celery, apple, curry powder, cumin, mustard seeds, coriander and turmeric.
5
Reduce the heat and saute, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
6
Do not burn.
7
Transfer mixture to large soup pot or crock pot.
8
Stir in the split peas and enough water to cover the peas by 2 inches.
9
For range top directions, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the split peas are soft enough to puree, approximately 20 minutes.
10
For crockpot, cover and simmer for about 4 hours or until split peas are softened enough to puree.
11
Once cooked, puree the soup with an immersion blender.
12
Reduce heat to low and stir in the lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Serve hot.
15
Garnish each serving with cilantro sprig if desired.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 2 small red potatoes, skinned and diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Split 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.

Curried Split Pea Soup

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