Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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1 cup dried yellow split peas
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7 cups water
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2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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3 cups chopped onions
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1 cup apple, peeled, cored and cubed
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3/4 cup chopped tomato
Instructions
- In a soup pot, sauté the onions in the oil for about 8 minutes, until golden, stirring frequently.
- Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander and ginger and cook for another minute.
- Add the split peas, water, sweet potatoes, apples, cinnamon, and chili powder, cover and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, lime juice and soy sauce.
- When the split peas are tender, add the tomato mixture.
- Puree the soup in a blender (in batches) or with a stick blender, adding more water if needed.