Curried Split Pea Soup

I woke up this morning in the mood for split pea soup, but I wanted it with Indian spices. It really hit the spot. I made some sesame seed crackers to accompany the soup, and the combination was just what I wanted. The recipe for the crackers I made can be found here.

Curried Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried split peas
• water
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• salt to taste
• pepper
• 2 carrots
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp. curry powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp. turmeric
• rice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions:

1. Put the split peas and olive oil in a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
2. Add the bouillon cube, and then turn the heat down to medium high.
3. Peel and dice the carrots, and then add them to the pot.
4. Cook the peas and carrots until the peas are soft and tender, adding water occasionally and stirring frequently.
5. After the peas are cooked, add the spices and sour cream.
6. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. While the pea soup is simmering, cook the rice and then add it to the pea soup when it’s done.