Curried Split Pea Soup

• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbs fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamon
• generous pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tsp salt
• 8 c water
• 1 lb. split peas
• 1 carrot
• fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

1. Saute onion in olive oil for about 5 mintes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, spices and salt.  Saute additional 2 minutes.
3. Add water and stir well.
4. Add split peas.  Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hr, until peas are tender
6. Blend soup with an immersion blender
7. Grate in  carrot and serve. (Or add carrot slices towards end of cooking)
8. Garnish with cilantro

(We do a 1 1/2 x recipe)

Servings: 10

Source: Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz