Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Sweet Potatoes And Kale

Name: Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Sweet Potatoes And Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 medium onions, chopped (yellow or white); 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons ginger paste or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 8 cups water; 3 cups dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed; 1 -2 tablespoon mild curry powder or 1 -2 tablespoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 bunch kale, cleaned, removed from rib, and chopped coarsely

Servings: persons

cooking spray
2 medium onions, chopped (yellow or white)
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ginger paste or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
8 cups water
3 cups dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
1 -2 tablespoon mild curry powder or 1 -2 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon salt
1 bunch kale, cleaned, removed from rib, and chopped coarsely

1
Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray and heat on medium.
2
Saute onions for 5 minutes or until they become translucent.
3
Push onions to the side of the pot and add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the bottom-center of the pot. Add vegetable oil on top of cumin seeds and mustard seeds and stir lightly. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, stir the onions into the seed mixture.
4
Add the ginger and garlic and cook for one more minute.
5
Add sweet potatoes, water, split peas, and one tablespoon of curry powder (or garam masala). Stir well.
6
Cover the pot and simmer for one hour. Stir regularly to ensure that the split peas don't stick to the pot. Add more water if necessary.
7
Stir kale into the soup and cover. Cook for 10 additional minutes on low (or slightly less time if you want the kale to retain any crunch).

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: cooking spray, 2 medium onions, chopped (yellow or white), 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Yellow Split-Pea Soup With Sweet Potatoes And Kale 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!