Curried split pea soup - The Buddhist Chef

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 chopped carrots
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup split yellow peas 225 g
• 1 can of coconut milk 400 ml
• 1 tbsp of curry powder
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger (optional)
• 5 cups of vegetable broth (1.25 liters)