Lenten Pea Soup
8 servings
60 minutes
Lenten pea soup is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine, nutritious and warming. Its roots trace back to the history of lenten meals where peas served as an important source of protein. This soup has a soft, velvety texture with a pleasant sweet note complemented by the aroma of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. Crispy Borodinsky croutons and pieces of smoked fish add richness and depth to the flavor. The dish is perfect for a lenten menu but due to its harmonious flavors will appeal to everyone. Ideal in cold weather when one seeks something comforting and hearty.
1
Soak the peas in water overnight, then rinse under running water.
- Dried peas: 250 g
- Water: 3 l
2
Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
- Potato: 3 pieces
3
Cut the onion and carrot into the same cubes.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
4
Pour the peas into boiling water and cook almost until done, for 20-25 minutes, depending on the type of peas.
- Dried peas: 250 g
5
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the onion and carrot until golden.
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
6
Add potatoes to the peas in the pot, bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Potato: 3 pieces
7
Cut Borodinsky bread into cubes with a side of about 1 cm.
8
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over high heat, add bread cubes, minced garlic, and salt. Fry for a couple of minutes, stirring.
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
- Borodino rye bread: 200 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Salt: to taste
9
Add sautéed vegetables, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, dill, green onions, and bay leaf to the pot for the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 50 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dill: 15 g
- Spring onion: 15 g
- Bay leaf: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Remove the skin and bones from the smoked fish and cut it into large pieces.
- Hot-smoked fish: 400 g
11
Pour the ready vegan pea soup into bowls and add croutons and pieces of smoked fish.
- Borodino rye bread: 200 g
- Hot-smoked fish: 400 g