North African Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
4 pounds Green split peas
1 gal Water
2 pounds Onions, (2 quarts) chopped
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
8 Bay leaves
2 tablespoons Ground cumin
2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
1 tablespoon Ground cardamom
2 quarts Vegetable stock, or water
1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
1 quart Brown rice, cooked (1-lb, 10-oz)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation
1
Rinse the split peas and combine with the water; boil, then simmer, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in another pot, saute the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
3
Mix in the spices and saute for 5 minutes more, stirring trequently to prevent burning. Set aside.
4
When the split peas are cooked, stir in the onion mixture and the remaining ingredients. Remove the bay leaves.
5
Reheat gently if necessary.
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About
Meal Planning: Simple to prepare, alluring, aromatic soup. Preparation Time: 10 minutes; cooking Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes, including cooking the split peas.
Yield:
7.0 servings
Added:
Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am
