Spicy Split Pea Soup

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Submitted to PCS by: Drew
Ingredients:

5

 cups of water

5

 oz split peas

1

 onion

 

 salt

 

 freshly ground black pepper

 

 parsley to garnish

 

 Select from the following:
  • 2 teaspoons cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
     

Bring 5 cups of water to a boil

Cut the onion into eighths

Add: ½ teaspoon of salt, split peas, & onion to the boiling water

Cover tightly, simmer 60 minutes

Add spices, starting with a little then adding more as you taste it.

Simmer 10 more minutes

Notes:
 
  • Serves 3-4.
  • Because the cooked peas have the ability to block your taste buds somewhat, make sure you rinse your mouth with a drink of water after each time you taste the soup while seasoning it.
Comments:
 
  • "Try doubling or even tripling the recipe." Drew

 

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