Green Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 6 whole peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp coriander
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili peppers, crushed
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 cup green split peas, dried
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 5 cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp garam masala

Method

• In a large soup pot, fry the onions in the oil until light brown.
• Stir in the spices & toss in the peas & tomatoes.
• Stir again & cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat.
• Add stock, bring to a boil, cover & simmer until the peas are tender (at least an hour).
• Serve hot.