Uncle Bill'S Indian Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Uncle Bill'S Indian Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups water; 1 large ham bone; 3 large bay leaves; 10 peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves, wrap in cheesecloth; 2 inches cinnamon sticks, wrap in cheesecloth; 2 large celery ribs, including leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup split peas; 1/2 cup yellow split peas; 1/4 cup red lentil; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped small; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; cheesecloth

Servings: persons

10 cups water
1 large ham bone
3 large bay leaves
10 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves, wrap in cheesecloth
2 inches cinnamon sticks, wrap in cheesecloth
2 large celery ribs, including leaves, chopped
1/2 cup split peas
1/2 cup yellow split peas
1/4 cup red lentil
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped small
4 garlic cloves, chopped
8 cups water
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
cheesecloth

1
In a large cooking pot, add 10 cups of water and bring to boil.
2
Add ham bone, bay leaves, peppercorns, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, celery including leaves, green and yellow split peas and red lentils.
3
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 hours.
4
Remove from heat and let completely cool until fat gels on the top.
5
Carefully skim all fat and discard.
6
Remove ham bone and large ham pieces that fall off the bone and set aside.
7
Leave small pieces of ham in cooking pot.
8
Remove sack of cloves and cinnamon stick and discard.
9
In a frying pan, heat olive oil.
10
Add onion and garlic and saute' until onions are translucent.
11
Transfer cooked onions to cooking pot.
12
Add 8 cups of water, curry powder, turmeric, ground cumin, red hot pepper flakes, salt, carrots, and bring to boil.
13
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
14
Puree' soup in batches in a food processor or blender and return to cooking pot.
15
Chop ham pieces into bite size pieces and add to cooking pot.
16
Adjust seasonings to taste.
17
Bring soup back to boil.
18
If you prefer a spicier soup, add more red hot pepper flakes or some cayenne pepper.
19
Serve soup hot.

622

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups water, 1 large ham bone, 3 large bay leaves, 10 peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill'S Indian 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.

Uncle Bill'S Indian Split Pea Soup

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