Title: Green Pea Soup
Categories: Soup Ethnic Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings

1		Onion, chopped
2	tb	Oil
1/2	ts	Ginger, grated
1/2	ts	Garlic, minced
2	ts	Salt
6		Whole peppercorns, crushed
1	ts	Turmeric
2	ts	Coriander
2	ts	Cumin
2		Chili peppers, crushed
1/2	ts	Chili powder
4		Whole cloves
1		Stick cinnamon
2		Cardamom pods
1	c	Green split peas, dried
2		Tomatoes, diced
5	c	Stock
1	ts	Garam masala
2		Shallots, chopped, optional

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). Before serving, stir in the garam masala & fish out the cinnamon stick & cloves. Garnish with shallots.

Adapted from "The Africa News Cookbook"

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