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How to cook pea soup properly so that the peas are soft: we share tips and a recipe for a dinner dish
One of the simplest and most delicious soups is pea soup. To make the peas soft, soak them in baking soda overnight. Add smoked meats, spices, and garlic for a bright flavor.
The cook shared a recipe for a delicious pea soup with smoked meats, garlic, and spices on Instagram.
Ingredients:
- Home-made chicken - 2 thighs or something else for the broth
- Peas - 500 g
- Carrots - 1 pc.
- Onion - 1 pc.
- Potatoes - 4-5 pcs.
- Smoked ribs - 5-7 pcs.
- Salt, pepper, bay leaf, smoked paprika, garlic cloves
For the breadcrumbs:
- White bread
- Butter
- Garlic
- Smoked paprika
Method of preparation:
1. Soak the peas overnight in water, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda, so they will boil very quickly.
2. Cook the broth: add the chicken to cold water and cook for about 1.5 hours. Remove the foam if necessary.
3. Take out the chicken and add the soaked and rinsed peas. Cook for 40 minutes. During this time, prepare the vegetables and fry them.
4. Fry: dice the onion, grate and fry the carrots. Dice the potatoes.
5. Add all the vegetables and ribs to the peas and cook for 20 minutes. Then add spices to taste and add the disassembled chicken, cook for another 10-20 minutes.