Curried Spit Pea Soup

Curried Spit Pea Soup


1. Wash and sort the split peas.

2. Place the split peas, water, vegetable stock, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 the yellow or red bell pepper, 1/2 the onion, 1 stalk celery, 1/4 cup carrot, 1/2 the ginger, 1/2 the paprika, the cayenne pepper, and 1/2 the curry powder in a crock pot.

3. Cook until the split peas are soft (about 3 to 4 hours on high, about 6 hours on low).

4. In a heavy bottomed pot place the olive oil. Saute the remaining onion and second clove of garlic until translucent.

5. Add the remaining vegetables and saute until crisp tender, about 3 minutes.

6. Add the cooked split peas, remaining spices, and coconut milk. Bring to a low boil.

7. Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth (optional).

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