Split Pea Soup

I love the simplicity of this soup. It’s a huge success in my home when we’re looking for a quick meal that’s easy to prep, delicious and satisfying. Split peas are easily digestible and high in protein. Tasty and healing spices are added to this recipe which makes this soup Spring and Summer delightful.

Spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger

Cumin: promotes digestion, iron

Coriander: boosts immunity, anti-inflammatory, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron

Turmeric: active ingredient is curcumin which has both antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties

Ginger: reduces inflammatory, immune booster, staves off summer colds and infections, bloating and indigestion

Split Pea Soup is one of the easiest soup recipes around. The turkey or sausage is not necessary to achieve the best tasting Split Pea Soup. Trust me, these spices rock the pot and suffice the palate.

Winter is when you enjoy nourishing comfort foods and Spring and Summer is the season for lighter meals. It’s harder to break down heavier foods like soups and heavy desserts when we are in warmer climates. And, here I am sharing a soup recipe in the midst of Spring when temperatures are rising in the high 70’s. All you have to do is modify the recipe with seasonal goodies.

In ayurveda (the sister science of yoga and health) sipping on warm water with lemon or ginger root are great ways to keep our digestive fire strong during the warmer seasons, after Winter that left a cold impact on our body.

Here’s a soup made with the intention to support our digestion during Spring and Summer. Soup is easy to make, nutritious, and easily digestible - a recipe for more outdoor fun, satisfying, and light.

Recipe

2 cups split peas
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger root
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp ghee (dairy) or cooking oil: olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil
1 small onion - chopped
5 cups water of vegetable broth
½ fresh lemon
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste after soup is cooked
Optional: add fresh cilantro to pot or use as a garnish when serving in bowl

Instructions

In a large pot saute the spices, fresh ginger root and onion in ghee or oil of your choice for a few minutes
Add the split peas and coat them with the spices in pot
Add the water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes
using a hand held emulsifier puree the soup until smooth
Squeeze fresh lemon into the soup, add some cilantro to the pot and mix, or use as a garnish

Genia’s Spoon Me Tips

I hear this a lot: ‘I would love to eat beans and lentils but they make me bloated and gassy’. You're not alone! Here are tips to make beans and lentils less uncomfortable:
*rinse before cooking to reduce the indigestible carbohydrates
*soak overnight in water

There’s plenty of yummy cold soups for the warmer seasons, too. That’s for another blog. Please enjoy warm soups Spring and Summer. They are my go to for a quick meal - you’ll love the simple living and deliciousness waiting for you in a pot that keeps on giving.

Love, Peace and Soup,
Genia

Water

Show Up for Yourself Everyday