curried vegetable soup

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Ingredients

  • 1.33 cups split peas, green or yellow, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon safflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 14 ounces plum tomatoes, chopped and undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

How To Make curried vegetable soup

  • Step 1
    In a large sauce pan, combine peas, turmeric and 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Reduce heat; simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour, then drain.
  • Step 3
    In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat (You may need to add up to 2 tablespoons more oil); add curry and cook about 30 seconds.
  • Step 4
    Add onions, carrots and celery; cook 3 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add peas, 1 1/2 cups water, tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook, covered 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Transfer half the mixture to food processor or blender and puree.
  • Step 7
    Add puree back to soup; chill.
  • Step 8
    Garnish with cilantro if desired.
  • Step 9
    This soup freezes well.

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