Coconut, Turmeric & Yellow Split Pea Soup

Warm up with this nourishing vegan soup that’s as comforting as it is flavorful! Packed with turmeric, coconut, and hearty yellow split peas, this soup is a meal in a bowl, perfect for cozy family dinners.

• Ingredients:

1. 2 tbsp vegetable oil
2. 2 tsp cumin seeds
3. 2 tsp black mustard seeds
4. 1 brown onion, finely chopped
5. 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
6. 4 garlic cloves, crushed
7. 2 tsp garam masala
8. 1 tsp ground turmeric
9. ½ tsp chilli powder
10. 250g dried yellow split peas
11. ½ vegetable stock cube
12. 400ml tin coconut milk (or 100ml creamed coconut mixed with 300ml boiling water)
13. A few handfuls of greens (like kale, swiss chard, or spinach)
14. Salt, to taste

• Method:

1. Toast Spices: Heat oil, toast cumin and mustard seeds until popping. Add onion and cook until golden.
2. Flavor Base: Stir in ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, and chilli powder. Cook briefly.
3. Simmer: Add split peas, water, and crumbled stock cube. Bring to boil, then simmer with lid slightly ajar for 40-50 minutes.
4. Finish: Stir in coconut milk and simmer until thickened. Add greens and cook until wilted.