Sweet Split Pea Soup

This is a meatless version of one of my split pea soups, sweetened with hoisin sauce and roasted garlic. Made thicker, it can be used as a sweet accompaniment to a plate of Basmati rice and assorted Indian breads.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
• 1 large onion, grated
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 pound green split peas
• 1 head roasted garlic, mashed into a paste
• ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak peas overnight in ample water. Drain before using in the recipe.

Step 2

Pour peas and beef broth into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until peas begin to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in roasted garlic, carrot, onion, curry powder, clove, and hoisin sauce. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, adding water as needed while it cooks. Season to taste with salt and pepper.