Mulligatawny Chowder with Yellow Split Peas - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) grated fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) mild Masala curry powder or paste (or to taste)
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each sliced into 4 or 5 pieces
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried yellow split peas, rinsed & drained
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) long grain brown rice
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried apples, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 4 cups (1 L) no salt added chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 cups (500 mL) fresh spinach leaves (or 1/4 cup/60 mL frozen, thawed & drained)
• lime wedges, if desired
• fresh cilantro leaves, if desired