Turkish-style pea soup
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. Turkish-style pea soup is not particularly different from the usual European version. It's not absolutely necessary to use chickpeas, which, due to their shape, size, and cooking properties, require much longer cooking time than regular split peas. Turkish cuisine is quite simple and unpretentious, so it doesn't require a large number of ingredients in dishes—this applies to soups as well. Tomatoes enhance the flavor of peas, carrots, and potatoes, adding a slight tanginess. The soup has a smooth, creamy consistency. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making pea soup.
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Step 2
If you don't have meat broth, you need to cook it. Any meat will work. I used chicken, as its meat is light and dietary. Wash the chicken and place it in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a minimum and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
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Step 3
Rinse the peas thoroughly beforehand and cover with cold water to soak. It's best to do this overnight. Drain the water from the soaked peas and place them in a pot with meat broth. Put on the stove, bring to a boil, and skim off the foam.
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Step 4
While the peas are boiling, peel and wash the onion and carrot. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot. Place in a frying pan with refined sunflower oil.
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Step 5
Sauté the vegetables in a frying pan for 8–10 minutes over low heat.
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Step 6
When the peas in the pot reach the half-cooked stage, add the onion and carrot to the pot.
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Step 7
And also diced potatoes.
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Step 8
Pour more chicken broth into the pot so that it covers the peas and vegetables. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the soup until all ingredients are tender. At the end, add the tomatoes. Dice one tomato into cubes, and blend the second one in a blender or meat grinder.
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Step 9
Simmer the soup for another 5-6 minutes over low heat and turn off.
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Step 10
Turkish-style pea soup is ready. Serve as a first course for lunch with a piece of chicken in the bowl.