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Golden Split Pea And Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
- 1 x Onion, minced
- 1 x Jalapeno chili seeded and chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tsp Grnd cumin
- 2 tsp Grnd coriander
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Grnd cinnamon
- 7 c. Water (or possibly more)
- 1 lrg Sweet potato, peeled, diced
- 1 1/2 c. Dry yellow split peas
- 6 Tbsp. Nonfat yogurt
- 6 x Lime slices Fresh cilantro, minced
Directions
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in onion and chili; saute/fry till tender, about 5 min. Stir in ginger and next 4 ingredients and cook 1 minute. Fold in 7 c. water, sweet potato and peas.
- Bring mix to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer till potato and split peas are very tender, about 1-1/2 hrs.
- Whisk soup vigorously for smoother texture. Thin with additional water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Chill.) Return soup to simmer. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with 1 Tbsp. yogurt, lime slice and cilantro and serve.
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