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: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium-size onions, chopped; 2 medium-size tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound dry split peas; 8 cups water, approximately; Juice of 1 lime; Plain yogurt for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium-size onions, chopped
2 medium-size tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound dry split peas
8 cups water, approximately
Juice of 1 lime
Plain yogurt for garnish

1
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan.
2
Add the onions, apples, garlic and ginger and saute over medium-low heat until tender but not brown.
3
Stir in curry powder, cumin and mustard seed.
4
Stir in split peas, add seven cups of the water, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for about one hour, or a little longer, until the peas are tender.
5
Stir in another cup or so of water that will give the soup the proper consistency.
6
Puree the soup in one or more batches in a food processor.
7
The texture can be more or less smooth, according to your taste.
8
If necessary add additional water.
9
Return the soup to the saucepan, add the lime juice and check the seasonings.
10
Reheat and serve with a dollop of yogurt spooned into the center of each serving.

250

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium-size onions, chopped, 2 medium-size tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, 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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