Recipe of Yellow Split Pea Soup - Food Recipes

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Yellow Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetarian

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 Pound Yellow Split Peas 8 Cups Water 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 6 Large Garlic Cloves -- crushed 2 Teaspoons Cumin 2 Teaspoons Mustard Seeds 1 1/2 Teaspoons Turmeric 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Salt -- or to taste Black Pepper -- -and/or- Cayenne Pepper Place split peas in a saucepan with the water. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer very slowly, partially covered, until soft (2 to 2 1/2 hours) Melt butter in a large skillet. Add garlic, cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. Add to cooked peas and stir until everything is well mixed. Add salt and peppers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -