You'll love this hearty yellow split pea soup on cold days. It's full of flavor and warmth. The mix of spices gives it depth, and the carrots and onions make it sweet. It's simple to make and is a healthy and filling vegan dish.
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed. 1 onion, diced. 2 carrots, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ground turmeric. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1/2 tsp ground coriander. 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional. 4 cups vegetable broth. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish optional.
Instructions: The onion, carrots, and garlic should be cooked in a large pot until they become soft. When you add the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper if using, stir for one minute until the spices start to smell good. Put in the vegetable broth and rinsed yellow split peas. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover. Stir the soup every now and then for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the split peas are soft and the soup has thickened. Add pepper and salt to taste. If you want, you can serve it hot with fresh cilantro or parsley on top.
Gabe