Anonymous Fri Oct 07 12:04:11 2005

4 cups water

1-1/4 cups dried split peas (about

8 ounces)

1 cup sliced carrots (about

2 medium)

1 cup sliced celery (about

2 medium stalks)

1/2 cup chopped onion (about

1 medium)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chile powder

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, chopped

1-1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or

turkey

3/4 cup chopped tomato (about

1 medium)

Heat water and split peas to boiling in Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Stir remaining ingredients except chicken and tomato into Dutch oven. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken and tomato; heat to boiling. 4 servings