Yellow Split Pea and Potato Soup

Soup

• 1 tablespoon hot chili oil or vegetable oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 large carrot, diced (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas, sorted, rinsed
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 red jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)

Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel