Pea soup with smoked meats
4 servings
40 minutes
Pea soup with smoked meats is one of the coziest and most hearty dishes of Russian cuisine. Its history goes back centuries when simple and filling meals were the foundation of the peasant diet. The aroma of smoked ribs gives the soup a unique depth of flavor, while the peas add tenderness and a velvety texture. This dish perfectly warms you in cold weather and fills the home with the scents of a rustic meal. It pairs excellently with rye bread and fresh herbs, adding notes of traditional Russian cooking. Pea soup with smoked meats is not only nutritious but also has a rich, slightly sweet taste with smoky undertones. Each spoonful is a warm touch to Russian gastronomic tradition.
1
Salt the water, add the chicken leg, and boil for 20 minutes.
- Chicken drumstick: 2 pieces
2
At this time, soak the peas in water.
- Peas: 0.5 glass
3
Add potato wedges and ribs to the chicken. Boil for 10 minutes.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Smoked pork ribs: 1 piece
4
Fry diced onion in a pan, grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Add to the soup.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
5
Finally, add a bay leaf and parsley.