*** This recipe is online at http://orthodoxkitchen.com/recipes/curried-split-pea-soup/ ***

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   Curried Split Pea Soup
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Serves 4-6 

Ingredients
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1 lb. yellow split peas (rinsed)
8 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
salt, to taste


Instructions
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Combine all the ingredients except for the salt in a large pot.  Boil for 1 - 1.5 hours
until the split peas are very soft and the soup is creamy.  Add salt to taste.