Indian Spiced Yellow Split Pea Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 420 Minutes |
Ready In: 420 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Easy and delicious slow cooked Indian spiced pea soup. The aroma is wonderful! Ingredients:
2 c yellow split peas,rinsed and picked over |
5 whole cloves |
1 cinnamon stick |
1-1/2 tbs unsalted butter |
3/4 tsp ground cumin |
1 tsp grated ginger |
1/2 tsp ground turmeric |
1/2 tsp mustard seeds |
1/2 tsp ground coriander |
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper |
1/2 c light cream |
2 tsp salt |
1 tsp black pepper |
chopped cilantro |
Directions:
1. Combine 5 c water ,peas,cloves and cinnamon in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low 4 hours.
2. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. In med. size nonstick skillet,melt butter over med heat. Add cumin,1/2 tsp ginger,turmeric,mustard seeds,corainder and cayenne to skillet and cook 1-2 mins.,stirring constantly. Stir the spice mixture into slow coker and continue to cok another 2-1/2 hours on high or 3 hours on low.
3. Carefully puree soup in batches. Just before serving,stir in remaining 1/2 tsp ginger,the cream,salt and pepper.
4. Garnish with cilantro,if desired.
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