Punjabi Pea and Mint Soup

Punjabi Pea and Mint Soup

wtorek, 11 lutego 2014

Punjabi Pea and Mint Soup

Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup split peas (green)
• 1/2 cup yellow split peas
• 1/2 cup dried whole peas
• 1/2 cup red lentil
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
• 4 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
• 8 cups water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons curry powder (buy it or make your own)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• 1 Rinse lentils and peas, and add to stock pot with vegetables and water.
• 2 Add garlic, spices and stock powder and bring to the boil.
• 3 Simmer for 1-2 hours or until peas and lentils are tender. Skim as needed to remove impurities.
• 4 Add freshly chopped mint and season with salt and pepper. Stir and serve.