Golden Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup dried yellow split peas
• 7 cups water
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup apple, peeled, cored and cubed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 cup chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

1. 1

   In a soup pot, sauté the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes, until golden, stirring frequently.

2. 2

   Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander and ginger and cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Add the split peas, water, sweet potatoes, apples, cinnamon, and chili powder, cover and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, lime juice and soy sauce.

6. 6

   When the split peas are tender, add the tomato mixture.

7. 7

   Puree the soup in a blender (in batches) or with a stick blender, adding more water if needed.