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.
1
Cook the lentils soaked for 2 hours in the same water.
- Lentils: 1 glass
2
Add finely chopped potatoes, onions, and carrots. Sauté the onions and carrots in oil beforehand.
- 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.
- Canned green peas: 0.5 jar
- Potato: 5 piece
4
Mix well and serve at the table.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste