Pea soup with croutons
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. Pea soup has a pleasant consistency and rich flavor. Peas go well with smoked meats and fresh herbs. The soup can be blended into a puree or served in a liquid form. The key is to prepare homemade croutons, which are far superior to store-bought ones; they can be made from white or rye bread. Serve the dish hot, accompanied by fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I rinse the peas beforehand and soak them in cold water for 6–10 hours.
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Step 2
2. I wash the beef with bones and place it in a pot, then pour in water. After boiling, I simmer for 2-5 minutes, then drain the water.
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Step 3
3. I wash the meat and pour 3 liters of boiling water over it. After it comes to a boil, I reduce the heat and simmer gently. I peel the carrots and onion, add half of each vegetable to the pot with the meat, and cook for about two hours.
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Step 4
4. Remove the vegetables from the broth, discard them, add the peas and cook for 40–60 minutes. Peel the potatoes, wash and cut them into small pieces, then add them to the pot with the meat and peas.
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Step 5
5. Separate the pork shoulder and ribs from the bone, cut into small cubes, add to the broth, and season with salt to taste.
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Step 6
6. I slice the remaining half of the onion, grate the carrot on a fine grater, wash the pepper and remove the seeds, then chop it the same way as the onion.
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Step 7
7. I slice the pork belly into thin strips and fry it in a hot pan with a small amount of sunflower oil. I add onion, carrot, and pepper to the pork in the pan, mix well, sauté, then transfer the mixture to the soup. I cook for another 10 minutes, then turn it off.
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Step 8
8. I cut the bread into pieces. I heat a frying pan with sunflower oil. I peel and finely chop the garlic, add it to the hot pan, then add the bread after a couple of minutes and cook for 5 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Serve the ready soup hot with croutons and fresh herbs.