Lentil soup with green peas

4 servings

45 minutes

Lentil soup with green peas is a cozy and nutritious dish of Ukrainian cuisine that warms on cold days. Lentils, known for their richness in protein and fiber, give the soup depth, while potatoes and carrots add softness and tenderness to the flavor. Green peas add a light sweetness and freshness, harmoniously completing the composition. The taste of the soup is mild yet expressive, with pleasant hints of vegetables and butter. Historically, such soups were popular in rural Ukraine where simplicity and accessibility of ingredients were valued. This dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner. It is served hot, sometimes with a piece of rye bread that enhances its traditional character.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 252.3
• Proteins: 9.6g
• Fats: 5.8g
• Carbohydrates: 43.5g

Ingredients

• Lentils: 1 glass
• Onion: 1 pc
• Potato: 5 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Canned green peas: 0.5 jar
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cook the lentils soaked for 2 hours in the same water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lentils: 1 glass

2. Add finely chopped potatoes, onions, and carrots. Sauté the onions and carrots in oil beforehand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Butter: 1 tablespoon

3. Cook the soup until the potatoes are done. Then remove it from the heat, let it cool slightly, and add green peas.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned green peas: 0.5 jar
   • Potato: 5 piece

4. Mix well and serve at the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste