Curried vegetable soup (vegan)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1⅓cupDried green or yellow split
Peas
¼teaspoonTurmeric
4cupsWater
1tablespoonSafflower oil
1tablespoonCurry powder
½cupOnion -- chopped
½cupCarrot -- chopped
½cupCelery -- chopped
cupWater
14ouncesCan plum tomatoes -- chopped
With liquid
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsCilantro -- chopped

Directions

In a large sauce pan, combine peas, turmeric and 4 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.

Drain.

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat (note you may need to add up to 2 tablespoons more oil); add curry and cook about 30 seconds. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook 3 minutes. Add peas, 1½ cups water, tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook, covered 10 minutes.

Transfer half the mixture to food processor or blender and puree. Add puree back to soup. Chill. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

This soup freezes well.

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times-Amanda Cushman 7/94 Issue From: Conni Marais (X3648) On Fri, Aug