Pea soup with dumplings
Description
Perfect for lunch. Pea soup is easy to prepare. The main thing is to use good-quality peas that cook quickly. In any case, it will take no less than 35–40 minutes. However, it's up to you to decide at which stage the peas are done. I like them to be completely softened into a puree, while others prefer peas that still have a bit of bite. You can make this soup using any meat or vegetable broth, or simply water. Today, I'm using the latter option, and the result is just as good as when using broth. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making pea soup.
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Step 2
Rinse the peas thoroughly and cover with water for 4-5 hours, or preferably overnight.
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Step 3
Place the soaked peas in a saucepan and cover with water. Put on the stove, bring to a boil, skimming off the foam. There will be a lot of foam; do not cover the pot with a lid while foam is present. Then cover and cook the peas until almost done.
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Step 4
Peel the onion, wash it, and finely chop. Place in a frying pan.
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Step 5
Peel the carrots, wash and grate on a grater or finely chop. Add to the onion.
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Step 6
Pour in refined sunflower oil and sauté the onion with the carrot.
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Step 7
Add the vegetables to the soup and continue cooking.
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Step 8
Peel the potatoes, wash and cut into cubes. Add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9
While the soup is cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a bowl, beat the egg and add a little salt.
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Step 10
Add flour.
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Step 11
Mix the egg with flour and salt. Add a little water so that the dough has the consistency of liquid sour cream.
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Step 12
When the vegetables in the soup are ready, spoon the dough into the boiling soup. After a few minutes, the dumplings will float to the surface and will be ready.
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Step 13
Pea soup with dumplings is ready. Serve as a first course for lunch.