Extra Effort

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McDougall's Curried Split Pea Soup

Servings: 6-8

1/4 cup water 1 onion, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated

8 cups water

2 cups split peas (green or yellow)

2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin

1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander

1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Place the 1⁄4 cup water in a large soup pot with the onion, carrot, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently until onion softens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the 8 cups water, the split peas and all the seasonings except the cilantro. Mix well, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for about 1 hour until peas are tender. Stir in the cilantro just before serving and season with a bit of sea salt, if desired.