Indian Split-Pea and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Indian Split-Pea and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach; 1 cup yellow or green split peas; 9 cups water, more if needed; 2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger, peeled, 1 piece chopped; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 pound boiling potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup yellow or green split peas
9 cups water, more if needed
2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger, peeled, 1 piece chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pound boiling potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1
Remove the spinach from the freezer.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine the split peas, 3 cups of the water, the unchopped piece of ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until the split peas are tender, about 30 minutes.
5
Add more water if necessary to keep the peas from sticking to the pan.
6
Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat.
7
Stir in the chopped ginger, the jalapeno, turmeric, coriander, cumin, carrots, potatoes, and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt.
8
Add the remaining 6 cups water.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
11
Stir in the spinach and simmer 5 minutes longer.
12
Remove the whole piece of ginger from the cooked split peas and then stir the split peas into the soup.
13
Simmer the soup for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, 1 cup yellow or green split peas, 9 cups water, more if needed, 2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger, peeled, 1 piece chopped, and more.

Yes, Indian Split-Pea and Vegetable 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.

Indian Split-Pea and Vegetable Soup

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