SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CUMIN & ORANGE

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CUMIN & ORANGE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 T olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 T cumin seeds
1/2 t ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
3 cups split peas, divided in half
8 cups water
2 T orange zest, minced
salt to taste
your favorite hot sauce

Steps:

1) Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan on medium and add garlic, cumin, and black pepper. 2 )Saute until garlic just begins to brown (about 5 minutes). 3) Add onion, carrot, celery, and jalapenos-stir well and cook until onions begin to soften (5-7 minutes) 4) Add water and half of the split peas, bring to a simmer stirring occasionally. Cook until peas are tender (about 45 minutes) 5) Add remaining split peas and orange zest and cook on low simmer, uncovered, until all of the peas are tender (30-40 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6) Garnish with toasted cumin seeds, orange zest and hot sauce.