Best 3 Sweet Potato Split Pea Soup Recipes

SWEET POTATO SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In large pot over low heat, add oil, onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, garlic, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika, stirring to combine. Cook 5-10 minutes till onions, and celery start to soften.
• Add split peas, stock, water, bouillon, bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes.
• At this point you can serve it as is for chunky soup or puree it in batches for a creamer soup.

MOOSEWOOD GOLDEN SPLIT PEA AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and jalapeno and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in ginger and next 4 ingredients and cook 1 minute.
• Mix in 7 cups water, sweet potatoes and split peas.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer about 1.5 hours until potatoes and peas are very tender.
• Whisk soup vigorously for a smoother texture and thin with additional water if needed.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Top each serving with a tablespoon of yogurt, a lime slice and some cilantro to serve.

SPLIT PEA AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Stovetop method: Soak the peas in water to cover overnight. Drain and rinse. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium pot. Add soaked peas, sweet potato slices and cardamom pods. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for an hour. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garam masala and cumin and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. When sweet potatoes and peas are tender, add the spiced onions to the pot. Stir and cook 5 minutes more. Remove cardamom pods and season the soup with lemon, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Slow cooker method: Place peas, broth, sweet potato and cardamom pods in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, adding additional broth or water to thicken if needed. When ready to serve, heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garam masala and cumin and cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the spiced onions to the slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook 15 minutes longer on high heat. Remove cardamom pods and season the soup with lemon, cayenne and pepper.