African Split Pea Soup

Name: African Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup dried split peas; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 cups vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup cooked rice; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2-3/4 cup parsley, chopped

Submitted by Harrys Girl

"Delicious recipe for African Split Pea Soup."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup dried split peas
3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₂ cup cooked rice
salt
fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ - ³⁄₄ cup parsley, chopped

directions

Rinse peas, put in soup pot with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.
Meanwhile, saute the onions and garlic in oil until translucent. Mix in spices and saute for 5 - 10 minutes more, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set aside.
When the split peas are cooked, stir in the onion mixture along with the vegetable stock.
Add the lemon juice and cooked rice, season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the parsley and gently reheat if necessary.

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Sorry but this didn't go over very well. 1 person refused to eat it, 1 person didn't like it & the other 2 thought it was ok. Not sure WHY. I thought it looked like a very good recipe. Ot was easy to make, etc. It just didn't go over well with the family. :( Made for African Tag 10/13.

Elmotoo