*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              GREEN PEA SOUP

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            African
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       ea           Onion, chopped
   2       tb           Oil
     1/2   ts           Ginger, grated
     1/2   ts           Garlic, minced
   2       ts           Salt
   6       ea           Whole peppercorns, crushed
   1       t            Turmeric
   2       ts           Coriander
   2       ts           Cumin
   2       ea           Chili peppers, crushed
     1/2   ts           Chili powder
   4       ea           Whole cloves
   1       ea           Stick cinnamon
   2       ea           Cardamom pods
   1       c            Green split peas, dried
   2       ea           Tomatoes, diced
   5       c            Stock
   1       t            Garam masala
   2       ea           Shallots, chopped, optional

  In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until
  light brown. Stir in the spices & toss in the peas &
  tomatoes.  Stir again & cook for 5 minutes over
  moderate heat.  Add stock, bring to a boil, cover &
  simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour).
  Before serving, stir in the garam masala & fish out
  the cinnamon stick & cloves.  Garnish with shallots.
 


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