Oriental Pea Soup

5 servings

240 minutes

Eastern-style pea soup is a fragrant and nutritious dish of Arab cuisine that combines the simplicity of ingredients with the richness of flavors. Historically, pea soups were popular in Eastern countries due to their richness and accessibility. In this recipe, soft peeled peas are combined with tender meat, infused with spices and garlic to create depth of flavor. Onions and carrots add a sweet note while herbs provide freshness. Thick and warming, this soup is perfect for cool evenings when one craves a cozy and hearty meal. It can be served with lavash or flatbreads, and adding bone broth makes it even richer. This is not just food but a true delight wrapped in the aromas of Eastern spices and the warmth of traditional cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 420.2
• Proteins: 19g
• Fats: 24.9g
• Carbohydrates: 32.2g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Vegetable oil: 5 tbsp
• Split peas: 170 g
• Meat: 250 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Potato: 2 pc
• Green: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We prepare the sauté. Chop the onion and carrot into cubes. Fry in a pan (or pot) with vegetable oil for 10 minutes over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 5 tablespoon

2. Cut the meat into cubes and add it to the onion and carrot. Fry for another 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Meat: 250 g

3. If you made a roast in a frying pan, take a pot and pour in 2.5 liters of water. Wait for the water to boil and transfer the roast to the pot. If the roast was made in a cauldron, pour boiling water directly into it. Bring everything to a boil and add salt to taste. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours (the longer you cook it, the tastier the meat and richer the broth will be). At this stage, you can even add a bone to the broth for better flavor.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

4. In an hour and a half, we return to the soup. We peel the potatoes, cut them into large cubes, and add them to the broth. We rinse the peas and add them to the soup. We cook for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Split peas: 170 g

5. Try the potatoes and peas. If they are edible, we continue; if not, we cook for another 5-10 minutes.

6. Peel the garlic, crush it with a garlic press, or grate it if you don't have one. Add it to the soup. Wash the herbs, chop them, and add them as well. Cook for another 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Green:  to taste