Curried Split Pea Soup

This recipe is taken from 'Vegan with a Vengeance' by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, who also runs a vegan-based website called Post-Punk Kitchen. I gave it a go tonight and was quite pleased with the results. The soup ends up thick and filling, and could definitely be put over rice as suggested in the cookbook. :)

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp coriander
0.25 tsp cardamom
Pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp salt
3 pints water
450g dried split peas
1 carrot, grated


Cook the onions in the oil for a few minutes and then add the ginger, garlic and spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.

Add the water, split peas and stir well. Cover and bring to the boil.

Simmer for around 1 hour. 40 minutes in, add the carrot. Stir well and serve hot.