Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr 43 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 3 hrs 8 mins
Servings::8
Yield::8 servings
Ingredients
2 cups yellow split peas
5 yams, peeled and diced
3 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
1 cup red lentils
water to cover
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
2 cups frozen spinach
salt to taste
Directions
Place split peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 1 hour.
Combine drained split peas, yams, onions, and red lentils in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch. Stir in garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil; skim foam off the top with a slotted spoon. Simmer until yams are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Mash split peas, yams, and lentils with a potato masher. Stir peanut butter, lemon juice, and soy sauce into the soup. Add chickpeas and frozen spinach; cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Cook's Note:
Substitute vegetable broth for the water in step 2 if desired.