Moroccan Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup

[Guest guest]

I found this delicious recipe on " Soup Song "

(http://www.soupsong.com) and modified it only a bit. They claim that

it is a traditional Rosh Hashanah dish. Can someone confirm?

Shoshana

 

Moroccan Pumpkin And Split Pea Soup

(Mark del Gara'a)

 

1 1/4 cups yellow split peas, soaked abd drained

1 large onion, chopped

8 cups water

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

6 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed pumpkin

salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish: minced parsley

 

Hot the oil in a large pot, saute the onion until soft, add the water

and peas, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered,

for 30-40 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin. Bring to

a boil, reduce heat, and simmer partially covered for about an hour,

stirring occasionally. The squash will begin to fall apart and the

peas will be tender. Mash a bit, if you wish.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish each

portion with minced parsley.