Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil -; 1 large onion, finely chopped -; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped -; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped -; 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped -; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste -; 1 jalapeno or other hot pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped -; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric -; 1 teaspoon ground cumin -; 1 teaspoon ground coriander -; 1 pound (2 1/4 cups) yellow split peas -; 2 quarts (8 cups) water, or more if needed -; 1 bay leaf -; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste -; Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 4 tablespoons), or more to taste -; 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, to serve (optional; omit if making a vegan soup) -; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, to serve -; 3 tablespoons roasted, salted pepitas, to serve -

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Ingredients for - Yellow Split Pea Soup

1. 2 tablespoons olive oil -

2. 1 large onion, finely chopped -

3. 1 stalk celery, finely chopped -

4. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped -

5. 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped -

6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste -

7. 1 jalapeno or other hot pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped -

8. 1 teaspoon ground turmeric -

9. 1 teaspoon ground cumin -

10. 1 teaspoon ground coriander -

11. 1 pound (2 1/4 cups) yellow split peas -

12. 2 quarts (8 cups) water, or more if needed -

13. 1 bay leaf -

14. 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste -

15. Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 4 tablespoons), or more to taste -

16. 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, to serve (optional; omit if making a vegan soup) -

17. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, to serve -

18. 3 tablespoons roasted, salted pepitas, to serve -

How to cook deliciously - Yellow Split Pea Soup

1. Stage

Sauté the vegetables and seasonings: In a soup pot over medium heat, warm the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Sauté, stirring often, for 8 minutes, until the onions are looking translucent and softened.

2. Stage

Add the hot pepper and spices: Stir in the jalapeno (or other hot pepper), turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir in the split peas: Continue stirring until they are coated with the onion/celery mixture.

4. Stage

Add the water and boil: Pour in the water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add the bay leaf.

5. Stage

Simmer the soup: Cover the pot and let the soup bubble gently for 1 1/2 hours, until most of the split peas have fallen apart and are tender. Stir the soup occasionally. If the soup looks like it has broken down at this point, add the salt, stir and cook for another 30 minutes until the soup looks thick and creamy, then move on to step 6. If your split peas still feel firm, cook for an additional 30 to 60 minutes (2 1/2 to 3 hours total cooking time) before adding the salt. Add more water if the soup seems too thick.

6. Stage

Add the lemon juice and taste for seasoning: Once the split peas are tender, add the lemon juice, plus additional salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.

7. Stage

Serve the soup: Ladle into bowls and garnish with yogurt or sour cream, cilantro, and pepitas. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!