Green Pea Soup
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
ginger
grated |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
garlic
minced |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| 6 | each |
peppercorns
crushed |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
coriander
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cumin
|
|
| 2 | each |
hot chili peppers
crushed |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
chili powder
|
|
| 4 | each |
cloves
whole |
*
|
| 1 |
cinnamon
stick |
*
|
|
| 2 | each |
cardamom pods
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
split green peas
dried |
|
| 2 |
tomatoes
diced |
*
|
|
| 5 | cups |
stock
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
garam masala
|
*
|
| 2 |
shallots
optional |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
ginger
grated |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 6 | each |
peppercorns
crushed |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
coriander
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
cumin
|
|
| 2 | each |
hot chili peppers
crushed |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
chili powder
|
|
| 4 | each |
cloves
whole |
*
|
| 1 |
cinnamon
stick |
*
|
|
| 2 | each |
cardamom pods
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
split green peas
dried |
|
| 2 |
tomatoes
diced |
*
|
|
| 1.2 | l |
stock
|
|
| 5 | ml |
garam masala
|
*
|
| 2 |
shallots
optional |
*
|
Directions
In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until light brown.
Stir in the spices and toss in the peas and tomatoes.
Stir again and cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat.
Add stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour).
Before serving, stir in the garam masala and fish out the cinnamon stick and cloves.
Garnish with shallots.
