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Green Pea Soup

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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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 721.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
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
  • 1 ea Onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 ea Whole peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 ea Chili peppers, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 4 ea Whole cloves
  • 1 ea Stick cinnamon
  • 2 ea Cardamom pods
  • 1 cup Green split peas, dried
  • 2 ea Tomatoes, diced
  • 5 cup Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 2 ea Shallots, chopped, optional
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until light brown.
  2. 2
    Stir in the spices & toss in the peas & tomatoes.
  3. 3
    Stir again & cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat.
  4. 4
    Add stock, bring to a boil, cover & simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour).
  5. 5
    Before serving, stir in the garam masala & fish out the cinnamon stick & cloves.
  6. 6
    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.

Keywords: african, boiling, cardamom, chili, chopped, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, crushed, cumin, diced, dried, frying, garam, garlic, ginger, grated, green, masala, minced
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