We Chipping with We Corn Soup AppetizersSoupsVegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 chive stalk, diced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 pimento peppers, diced
• 1 hot pepper (optional)
• 2/3 cup split peas
• 1 cup chickpeas (channa)
• 5-7 cups water
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 cup pumpkin, chopped
• 4 ears of corn, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

         For the dumplings

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• water

Preparation

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Serves 4-5

1. In a large pot, heat the oil on medium heat then add the diced onions, garlic, celery, herbs and peppers. Let that simmer for a few minutes then add the split peas and stir well.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except the corn and dumplings. Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer for 30 minutes. Keep stirring at intervals.
3. After 30 minutes, add the corn and dumplings. Cook for a further 15-20 minutes then ladle into bowls and serve.
For the dumplings
Simply mix the ingredients together to form a dough then roll out into a long narrow string. Slice into small pieces then drop into the soup.

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