Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes Powerhouse African Yam Stew 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews 4 Photos Protein from split peas, chickpeas, peanut butter, and red lentils. Low-carb from yams. Sooo yummy, nutritious, and cheap. This makes a large batch, but just try to have some left for the freezer. A winner! Submitted by The Fugacious Dowager Updated on February 28, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 43 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 3 hrs 8 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 cups yellow split peas 5 yams, peeled and diced 3 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped 1 cup red lentils water to cover 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained 2 cups frozen spinach salt to taste Directions Place split peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 1 hour. Combine drained split peas, yams, onions, and red lentils in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch. Stir in garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil; skim foam off the top with a slotted spoon. Simmer until yams are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Mash split peas, yams, and lentils with a potato masher. Stir peanut butter, lemon juice, and soy sauce into the soup. Add chickpeas and frozen spinach; cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt. Cook's Note: Substitute vegetable broth for the water in step 2 if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 776 Calories 11g Fat 144g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 776 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Sodium 587mg 26% Total Carbohydrate 144g 52% Dietary Fiber 37g 131% Total Sugars 12g Protein 32g 64% Vitamin C 63mg 70% Calcium 188mg 14% Iron 8mg 42% Potassium 3268mg 70% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.