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This hearty soup features dried green split peas simmered with a complex blend of African spices including cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Aromatics like onion, ginger, and garlic are fried until fragrant to build a deep, savory base. The result is a thick, comforting bowl of soup that is perfect for cold weather and easy to prepare.
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Green Pea Soup
Description
This hearty soup features dried green split peas simmered with a complex blend of African spices including cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Aromatics like onion, ginger, and garlic are fried until fragrant to build a deep, savory base. The result is a thick, comforting bowl of soup that is perfect for cold weather and easy to prepare.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until light brown.
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Stir in the spices & toss in the peas & tomatoes.
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Stir again & cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat.
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Add stock, bring to a boil, cover & simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour).
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Before serving, stir in the garam masala & fish out the cinnamon stick & cloves.
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Garnish with shallots
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 721.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.9g25%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9815.0mg409%
- Total Carbohydrate 164.7g55%
- Dietary Fiber 69.7g279%
- Sugars 11.9g
- Protein 34.0g68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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