Indian Split-Pea and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Ingredients

Count

Nutrition

219

Calories

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

1 10- oz package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup yellow or green split peas
9 cups water , more if needed
2 1- inch pieces fresh ginger, peeled, 1 piece chopped
1 3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
1 jalapeno pepper , seeds and ribs removed, minced
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 carrots , cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 lb boiling potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions:

Remove the spinach from the freezer. In a medium saucepan, combine the split peas, 3 cups of the water, the unchopped piece of ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until the split peas are tender, about 30 minutes. Add more water if necessary to keep the peas from sticking to the pan.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Stir in the chopped ginger, the jalapeño, turmeric, coriander, cumin, carrots, potatoes, and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Add the remaining 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and simmer 5 minutes longer.
Remove the whole piece of ginger from the cooked split peas and then stir the split peas into the soup. Simmer the soup for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Wine Recommendation: A simple, straightforward, fruity Beaujolais will make a fine accompaniment to this soup. Its vivid cherry and berry flavors will contrast and highlight, not compete with, the earthiness of the dish.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	218.59 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.68g	10%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	1158.38mg	48%
Potassium	842.45mg	18%
Total Carbs	35.53g	12%
Sugars	12.95g	52%
Dietary Fiber	9.46g	38%
Protein	6.77g	14%
Vitamin C	44mg	73%
Vitamin A	2.5mg	84%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	220.7mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	26.32 Kcal (110 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.8g	10%
Cholesterol	1.84mg	5%
Sodium	139.49mg	48%
Potassium	101.44mg	18%
Total Carbs	4.28g	12%
Sugars	1.56g	52%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	38%
Protein	0.82g	14%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	73%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	84%
Iron	0.4mg	20%
Calcium	26.6mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Carrot Curry

Fresh carrots, peeled and sliced on a slant-not too thin and 14 more..
Fresh Pea Soup

Fresh peas, in the pod, Water, Bay leaves, Salt and 4 more..
Authentic Karahi Curry (With Base Sauce)

Chicken, Vegetable oil, Onions, Garlic cloves, Ginger and 21 more..
Cauliflower Supreme

Cauliflower (approx 1 lb), Lemon, Oil, Onions, chopped and 11 more..
Easy Chicken Curry

Skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks, Vegetable oil and 14 more..
Mauritian Prawn Curry

Turmeric, Ground coriander, Ground cumin, Chili powder and 15 more..
Lentil Potato Dal

Butter, Onion, chopped, Garlic cloves, minced and 13 more..
Delicious Chickpea Curry

Water, Cubes vegetable bouillon, Raisins, Olive oil and 14 more..
Thai Chili Paste

Water, Whole dried hot chili peppers and 8 more..
Tadka Dal

Fresh ginger, peeled and sliced, Garlic cloves, crushed and 11 more..
Baby Potatoes in a Spicy Gravy.

Ginger, Garlic cloves, Red onion, Salt, Paprika and 8 more..