
SPLIT PEA CURRY SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped organic whole carrots
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
- 4 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms (stems removed)
- 2 tablespoons organic curry powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1 container organic low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 head bok choy chopped (about 4 cups greens and stems)
- 1 cup organic dried green split peas
- 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
- 1/2 cup organic fresh cilantro chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and jalapeño; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes).
2. Add mushrooms, curry powder, garlic and red pepper flakes. Continue sautéing until mushrooms are softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Add broth, bok choy, peas and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 40-50 minutes or until peas are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in coconut milk and cilantro; continue simmering until heated through.