Lenten Pea Soup

8 servings

60 minutes

Lenten pea soup is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine, nutritious and warming. Its roots trace back to the history of lenten meals where peas served as an important source of protein. This soup has a soft, velvety texture with a pleasant sweet note complemented by the aroma of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. Crispy Borodinsky croutons and pieces of smoked fish add richness and depth to the flavor. The dish is perfect for a lenten menu but due to its harmonious flavors will appeal to everyone. Ideal in cold weather when one seeks something comforting and hearty.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 414.9
• Proteins: 21.4g
• Fats: 19.6g
• Carbohydrates: 39.8g

Ingredients

• Peas: 250 g
• Potato: 3 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Water: 3 l
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 50 g
• Dill: 15 g
• Green onions: 15 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Borodinsky bread: 200 g
• Hot smoked fish: 400 g
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Bay leaf: 3 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the peas in water overnight, then rinse under running water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peas: 250 g
   • Water: 3 l

2. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces

3. Cut the onion and carrot into the same cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 head

4. Pour the peas into boiling water and cook almost until done, for 20-25 minutes, depending on the type of peas.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peas: 250 g

5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the onion and carrot until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Carrot: 1 piece

6. Add potatoes to the peas in the pot, bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces

7. Cut Borodinsky bread into cubes with a side of about 1 cm.

8. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over high heat, add bread cubes, minced garlic, and salt. Fry for a couple of minutes, stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Borodinsky bread: 200 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste

9. Add sautéed vegetables, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, dill, green onions, and bay leaf to the pot for the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 50 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Dill: 15 g
   • Green onions: 15 g
   • Bay leaf: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Remove the skin and bones from the smoked fish and cut it into large pieces.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hot smoked fish: 400 g

11. Pour the ready vegan pea soup into bowls and add croutons and pieces of smoked fish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Borodinsky bread: 200 g
    • Hot smoked fish: 400 g