Lentil & Pea Soup
Mohini Sharma - Santa Rosa, California, USA

Fat Free, 100% vegan, all natural, easy to prepare, serves 6-8

• ½ cup of split yellow peas
• ½ tablespoon of crushed ginger
• ½ cup of split green peas
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro (optional)
• 1 cup of red lentils
• 1 cup of brocolli stems (inner soft part), small cubes
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 pack of EasyCurry's Soup Mix
• 2 cups of small cubed carrots
• ½ tablespoon of crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 2 cups of brocolli tips cut into small chunks
• 10 cups of water
• Hot chili peppers optional (for fiery curry)

Step 2 In a large pan, combine all of the ingredients except the brocolli tips.

Step 3 Place the pan on high heat and cook until the soup is boiling.
Lower the heat to medium and cover with a lid.
Leave a little opening so that steam can escape.
Stir occasionally.

Step 4 Cook for 30 - 40 minutes or until the lentils and peas are almost dissolved and the soup reaches the thickness that you desire.
Add more water if the soup is too thick.

Step 5 Add the brocolli tips, stir, and turn off the heat.
Serve in a soup bowl with rice or pasta or bread.
Enjoy!