Lentil and pea soup
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This unusual, yet fairly economical and simple lentil-pea soup sometimes reminds me a bit of solyanka, but somehow more hearty... In short, you should definitely try preparing this lentil-pea soup in your own kitchen to understand just how unique this soup really is! :) As you can see, there's nothing complicated or supernatural about making it. Even if you don't have pepper or celery at home, you can do without them or substitute with other vegetables. Give it a try—now you know how to make lentil-pea soup. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly, and soak the peas and lentils in water for several minutes.
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Step 2
2. Cook lentils and peas together with a celery stalk cut in half. It's better to add lentils first, then celery, and once it comes to a boil, add the peas.
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Step 3
3. While the lentils and peas are on the stove, prepare the ribs, cut them into pieces of arbitrary size, and add them to the pot after about half an hour.
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Step 4
4. Cook everything together until the lentils and peas are almost done—then add the chopped vegetables (carrots, peppers, and potatoes).
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Step 5
5. Cook for another 20 minutes, then season with salt, pepper, and add any spices to taste.
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Step 6
6. Cook over heat until the potatoes are done, then let it steep, covered, for a few minutes - and it's ready to serve!