SPICY SPLIT PEAS

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Looking for an easy side dish made using legumes? Then try this spicy split peas recipe - ready in just 50 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
3/4 cup dried green or yellow split peas (6 oz), sorted and rinsed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat water and peas to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until peas are tender but not mushy; drain.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook gingerroot, salt, turmeric, cumin and onion in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in peas until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Shazad Akber
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This soup is now a staple in my household.


King Kel
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This was the best split pea soup I've ever had! The flavors were perfect, and the soup was so hearty and filling.


Beddy Lah
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The split peas are cooked until they are soft and creamy, and the spices give the soup a nice kick.


Kenya Kay
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This soup was delicious! I loved the spicy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


KING KWASS
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more water or broth.


Gerard David Toussaint
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I'm not a fan of split pea soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The spices really made a difference.


Sahfi Ullah
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of spices.


Carlos Rubén Núñez zamorano
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


alexzia riet
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up from the inside out.


Noob Ez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover split peas. I always have a bag of split peas in my pantry, so I can make this soup whenever I want.


Ashley Carrasco
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I made this soup for my family, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Hannah Grigsby
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Vedrine Antoinette
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices really make this soup special. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamran Sheikh
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This soup was so easy to make, and it was so good! I loved the spicy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


mhizter mohney
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This was my first time making split pea soup, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


3D GAMER
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This spicy split pea soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The split peas are cooked until they are soft and creamy, and the spices give the soup a nice kick. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor.