Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 jalapeno or other hot pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 pound (2 1/4 cups) yellow split peas
• 2 quarts (8 cups) water, or more if needed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 4 tablespoons), or more to taste
• 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, to serve (optional; omit if making a vegan soup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, to serve
• 3 tablespoons roasted, salted pepitas, to serve