Yellow Split Pea Soup
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 packet of yellow split peas, rinsed
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1.5 tablespoons of mild curry powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons of garam masala
  • 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 litres water
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
  • Chilli flakes, to taste
  • Coriander to garnish
Directions
  1. Fry off onion, ginger and garlic in a little oil for around five minutes
  2. When onions become translucent, add the curry powder + garam masala and stir well until you have a dry spice mixture
  3. Wash the split peas under cold water until water runs clear
  4. Peel sweet potato and cut into small cubes
  5. Add split peas and sweet potato to a large pot with the onions and add boiling water
  6. Season well with salt & pepper + chilli flakes
  7. Simmer for around 1 hour, stirring regularly
  8. The soup is ready when the split peas have broken down and the soup is creamy
  9. Garnish with a sprinkling of fresh coriander
Recipe by at https://www.caseyjade.com/yellow-split-pea-soup/