Herbed Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup Recipes

PUMPKIN AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Stock-Pot heat the extra virgin olive oil. Cook the brown onion and garlic for approximately 3 minutes until the onion is transparent.
• Add the cumin seeds, cayenne pepper and ginger to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Include the carrots, butternut pumpkin and yellow split peas in the pot. Stir the vegetables so are well-coated in the spices.
• Add the cinnamon stick, salt and enough water to lightly cover the vegetables. Bring to the boil, then simmer for approximately 50 minutes until the split peas are tender.
• Set aside to cool. Carefully remove the cinnamon stick so you don't get burnt. Once removed, blend the soup in batches until the soup is smooth.
• Serve among bowls and top with your favourite garnish. Bon Appétit! :)

SPICY PUMPKIN AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large metal spoon or a small pan, heat saffron over low heat about 10 seconds until dry, then grind to a powder with the back of a spoon and steep in 1 tbsp boiling water to release flavor, about 1 minute. Bring broth, peas, and onion to a boil in a large soup pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in oil, cinnamon, ginger, spoonful of saffron, and pumpkin. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. The soup is done when the pumpkin begins to fall apart and the peas are tender. Salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley.