Summer Pea Soup
4 servings
30 minutes
Summer pea soup is a light and refreshing dish of Russian cuisine that is perfect for warm days. Historically, peas have been used in Russian cooking since ancient times; their nutritional value and availability made them one of the key ingredients in various recipes. This soup has a delicate creamy texture, and its fresh flavor is enhanced by green onions, garlic, and cilantro. Serving it chilled is an excellent choice as it provides coolness and satisfies without overwhelming the body. Sour cream adds a slight tanginess and makes the taste softer and more harmonious. This soup is great for a light lunch or dinner and can also be an elegant addition to a summer menu. It is not only tasty but also healthy due to the vitamins and minerals found in peas and greens.
1
Wash the peas and green onions. Cut the tips off the pea pods and chop the green onions finely. Peel and mince the garlic.
- Dried peas: 350 g
- Spring onion with bulb: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 heads
2
Heat the oil, sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Heat the vegetable broth. Add the peas, sautéed onion, and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Spring onion with bulb: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 heads
- Vegetable broth: 800 ml
- Dried peas: 350 g
3
Pour the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Cool and refrigerate. When serving, pour into bowls and add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to each. Garnish with cilantro.
- Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
- Cilantro (coriander leaves): to taste
