Split Pea Soup With Carmelized Onions Cuminseed Recipes

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CUMIN SEED

Steps:

• In a saucepan simmer peas, basil and bay leaf in the water and broth, partially covered, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes; discard bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and saute onion and cuminseed over moderately low heat until onions are golden brown, 35-45 minutes.
• In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to pan and stir in onions and salt and pepper to taste.

SPLIT-PEA SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CUMINSEED

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan simmer peas, basil, and bay leaf in water and broth, covered partially, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes, and discard bay leaf.
• While peas are cooking, in a heavy skillet sauté onion and cuminseed in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.
• In a blender puree soup in batches until just smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in onion mixture and salt and pepper to taste.

SUN OVEN SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Set Sun Oven out to preheat. If necessary, remove the leveling tray and set a rack on the floor of the cooking chamber to accommodate your large pot. Click here for more info on fitting large pots in your Sun Oven. Combine the peas, basil, bay leaves, and water in a large pot. Pour the oil into a shallow pot or cake pan that fits on top of the soup pot. Add the onions and cumin seed, stirring to coat. Cover and place in the Sun Oven. Cook until the onions are golden and the peas are falling apart, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Discard the bay leaves. Using an immersion blender puree the soup in the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the onions and serve.

YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook for about 60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Do not let burn. Add the garlic, curry powder, ginger and serrano pepper. Cook five minutes and set aside.
• In another large pan combine peas and broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for about an hour or until peas are tender.
• Process in a blender until smooth or use an immersion blender. (I often skip this.).
• Stir onion mixture into the soup and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cilantro if using but I usually don't bother. It's good either way.