Pea soup with tomatoes
Description
A hearty first course. I suggest making pea soup with tomatoes to diversify your menu. Tasty, aromatic, and nutritious, it will surely appeal to everyone. This light soup can be prepared either with water or any meat broth. Everyone in my family loves pea soups, and I always try new variations of this dish whenever possible. Here's another one for you. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the peas, cover with water, place over heat, and bring to a boil.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, chop the onion into cubes and grate the carrot on a grater.
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Step 4
After the water comes to a boil, drain the broth, refill the peas with fresh cold water, and add carrots and onions. Cook until the peas are tender, about 60–90 minutes.
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Step 5
While the peas are boiling, cut the potatoes and tomatoes into small cubes.
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Step 6
Chop the garlic finely with a knife.
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Step 7
When the peas are ready, add the chopped potatoes and tomatoes. Season with salt to taste, add your favorite spices if desired, and a bay leaf. Cover the pot and continue cooking the soup until the potatoes are done, about 15–20 minutes.
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Step 8
At the end, add garlic and fresh herbs to taste. Simmer the soup for a few more minutes, cover with a lid, and let it steep.
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Step 9
The pea soup with tomatoes is ready.