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  • Golden Split Pea And Sweet Potato Soup

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    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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. Whisk soup vigorously for smoother texture. Thin with additional water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
    4. 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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