Yellow Split Pea Soup With Spiced Yogurt Recipe

Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup With Spiced Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 7 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water); salt & freshly ground black pepper; Garnish; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (fresh coriander)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
3 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
7 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (fresh coriander)

1
Pick over and discard any damaged peas or stones. Rinse the peas. Drain.
2
In a soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and carrot and saute, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the ginger and stock or water and the rinsed peas. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the peas are completely soft, 45-60 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Use a blender, food processor or hand blender to puree until smooth. Thin with water or stock, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Meanwhile, to make the garnish, in a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, turmeric, cumin, ground coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Drizzle with the spiced yogurt and sprinkle with the cilantro.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Yellow Split Pea Soup With Spiced Yogurt 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.

Yellow Split Pea Soup With Spiced Yogurt

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