CURRIED CARROT AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Adapted from the greedygourmet.com.If curry paste is not available use powder. Suitable for freezing.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

50 g yellow split peas, soaked overnight in cold water
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
225 g carrots, chopped
1 potato, chopped
1 red chili, deseeded and chopped
15 ml sunflower oil
5 ml grated fresh gingerroot
7 1/2 ml hot curry paste
salt and pepper
double cream, to serve (optional)
chopped chives, for garnishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring the split peas to the boil and boil steadily for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic, ginger and chili and fry, stirring, for 10 minutes until evenly browned.
  • Stir in the curry paste, carrots and potato and fry for a further 5 minutes.
  • .Add the curried vegetable mixture to the split peas. Return to the boil, cover and simmer for a further 35 minutes until the vegetables and peas are tender.
  • Transfer to a blender or food processor and work until fairly smooth. Return to the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste and heat through.
  • Garnish with dollops of cream and chives.

Ged Hogan
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I'm going to try making this soup for my next dinner party.


bangla 24
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Greyson Carson
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I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so creamy and flavorful.


Enis Gjoni
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This soup sounds like the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Kaber Knowles
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I'm always looking for new vegan soup recipes. This one looks like it would be a great addition to my repertoire.


Muhammad Faseeh
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I'm willing to give this soup a try. The curry flavor sounds really good.


Sisipho Dube
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This soup looks so delicious! I'm definitely going to try making it this weekend.


Awais Ijaz
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I'm always looking for new and easy soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it out!


Gomez Manuel
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This soup is a great base for experimenting with different flavors. I've tried adding different vegetables, spices, and even meats, and it always turns out great.


Sabelo Dladla
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


nokthula dlamini
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I found this soup to be a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try using less curry powder next time.


RN RAJ
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have added too much water.


Muhammad Saleem
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The curry flavor is mild enough for them to enjoy, and the split peas add a fun texture.


Vivian Hicks
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sucur S.
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices help to warm you up.


Paras Budha
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and creamy texture.


Travis Lynch
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover carrots and split peas. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Hamza Arshad
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I'm not a big fan of split peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The curry flavor was strong enough to mask the taste of the peas, and the carrots added a nice sweetness.


Logan Kukulski
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients, but it's still incredibly flavorful.


Lucy McGowan
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the split peas added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.