Peasant soup
Description
Perfect for lunch. Sometimes elaborate dishes are either unappealing or unaffordable. At such times, you can prepare a simple Russian peasant soup. Accessible and familiar ingredients, combined with detailed cooking instructions, guarantee success. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for peasant soup begins 10–12 hours before the main cooking process. The beans need to be soaked in cold water and then boiled in slightly salted water until tender, for about 1 hour.
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Step 2
2. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into small cubes.
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Step 3
3. Peel the onion and finely chop it. Wash the carrot, peel it, and grate coarsely (or cut into thin strips).
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Step 4
4. Rinse the rice under cold water.
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Step 5
5. Add rice and about one-third of the onion and carrots to the pot with the beans. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Add the remaining carrots and onions to a frying pan with well-heated vegetable oil and lightly sauté.
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Step 7
7. Add the flour and, stirring constantly, cook for another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Add the vegetables from the skillet to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 10 minutes.
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Step 9
9. Wash the fresh herbs, dry them, and finely chop.
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Step 10
10. Add herbs to the pot and remove from heat. The homemade peasant soup is ready. Let it stand, covered, for another 3-5 minutes, then serve.