Green Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREEN PEA SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups African
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 ea Onion, chopped
2 tb Oil
1/2 ts Ginger, grated
1/2 ts Garlic, minced
2 ts Salt
6 ea Whole peppercorns, crushed
1 t Turmeric
2 ts Coriander
2 ts Cumin
2 ea Chili peppers, crushed
1/2 ts Chili powder
4 ea Whole cloves
1 ea Stick cinnamon
2 ea Cardamom pods
1 c Green split peas, dried
2 ea Tomatoes, diced
5 c Stock
1 t Garam masala
2 ea Shallots, chopped, optional

In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until
light brown. Stir in the spices & toss in the peas &
tomatoes. Stir again & cook for 5 minutes over
moderate heat. Add stock, bring to a boil, cover &
simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour).
Before serving, stir in the garam masala & fish out
the cinnamon stick & cloves. Garnish with shallots.



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