Recipe Name Split Pea & Pumpkin Soup Submitted by embrandon Recipe Description Need something to do with all that fresh pumpkin? Well here's a fresh solution. Quantity 4 Quantity Unit servings Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup dried split peas (boiled, drained, without salt) 4 cups chicken broth, fat free, low sodium 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped 1.5 cups (1" cubes) raw pumpkin (chopped) 3 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) Tomatoes (chopped) 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon Spices, ground cumin 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper DASH 1/8 teaspoons cayenne pepper DASH Steps Sequence Step 1 Melt butter and saute the onions until soft. 2 Add the pumpkin, tomatoes, tarragon, cumin, cilantro and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. 3 Stir the vegetable mixture into the cooked split peas. Add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add more stock as needed to get the consistency you desire.