Vegetarian soup with white beans and green peas
4 servings
30 minutes
Vegetarian soup with white beans and green peas is a fragrant and hearty dish from Russian cuisine, where simplicity and natural ingredients are traditionally valued. This soup has a rich flavor due to the combination of sweet green peas, tender white beans, and aromatic vegetables. Bay leaf and allspice give it a characteristic spiciness, while vegetable oil makes the texture silkier. Such soup warms wonderfully in cold weather and is easily digestible, remaining a healthy option for those who prefer plant-based foods. It is good as a standalone dish or as part of a meal, perfectly complemented by fresh herbs and a piece of rye bread. Simple to prepare and rich in flavors, this soup will be an excellent choice for those who appreciate traditions and healthy food.
1
Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and put them to boil. Add a bouillon cube to the water.
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Bouillon cube: 1 piece
2
Peel the carrot, tomato, onion, and garlic, chop them into small cubes and simmer on low heat with vegetable oil. When the vegetables soften, add a can of beans, mix and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Carrot: 0.5 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Canned white beans: 1 jar
3
When the potatoes are cooked, add the vegetables and a cup of frozen green peas. Cook the soup for another 5 minutes and add the allspice and bay leaf.
- Green peas: 1 glass
- Black allspice: 3 pieces
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces