Yellow Split Pea, Kale, and Sweet Potato Soup

A very healthy soup full of flavor, yet quick and easy to make!

2 medium onion
1 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seed
1 tsp. whole mustard seeds
1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 tsp. finely minced garlic
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
8 cups water
3 cups dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
1-2 Tbsp. mild curry powder(to taste)
salt
1 bunch kale

Saute’ onion in 3 Tbsp. olive oil in bottom of heavy soup pot. When onions are translucent, scrape them to side of pot and pour cumin seed and mustard seed onto bottom of pot. Pour 1/4 cup olive oil over seeds and stir lightly. As soon as seeds begin to pop, mix them in with the onions. Add ginger and garlic, and cook for one more minute. Add split peas, sweet potatoes, water, and curry powder. Stir well.

Cover pot and simmer unitl peas are beginning to break down, about an hour. Stir regularly to prevent sticking. Add water if it becomes dry.

Wash kale and remove tough stem. Chop leaves coarsely. When split peas are cooked, add kale to the pot, season with salt, and thin with water, if desired. Cover pot and cook on low heat 5-10 minutes or until kale is slightly tender.

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