Pea soup with tomato paste
10 servings
240 minutes
Pea soup with tomato paste is a hearty and comforting dish of Russian cuisine that warms you on cold days. Its history traces back to traditional village recipes where peas and smoked meats formed the basis of nutritious food. Tomato paste adds a slight tanginess, enhancing the flavor of sweet peas and aromatic spices. The thick consistency makes it resemble velvety puree, while smoked ribs add richness. This soup is perfect for family lunches and can be served with rye bread or fresh herbs. It is not only tasty but also nutritious—rich in protein, vitamins, and warming energy.
1
We rinse the peas in cold water and soak them overnight.
- Split peas: 450 g
2
In the morning, we fill the ribs with cold water and boil them gently until the meat separates from the bones.
- Smoked pork ribs: 7 pieces
3
Simultaneously, we cook the peas over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Split peas: 450 g
4
We clean and dice the potatoes. Then we set them aside.
- Potato: 2 pieces
5
We fry the grated carrots and onions. At the end of frying, we add tomato paste.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomato paste: 2 teaspoons
6
Remove the ribs from the prepared broth, separate the meat, and strain the broth. Return the broth to the heat. By this time, the peas have been cooking for 2 hours.
- Smoked pork ribs: 7 pieces
7
Drain the excess water from the peas, transfer the peas to the broth, and cook for another hour. Add salt as needed.
- Split peas: 450 g
- Salt: to taste
8
When the peas are cooked, we puree them with a blender and add the potatoes, which we cook for another 15 minutes.
- Potato: 2 pieces
9
Add the sauté, bring to a boil, turn off, and let it steep for another hour.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomato paste: 2 teaspoons