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Russian yellow pea soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Russian yellow pea soup is a delicious Russian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 55 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 5 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 55 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Yellow Peas
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine Russian
Cook Method Stove Top; Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole wheat bread

  • 3 strips bacon, diced

  • 1 medium onion, finely diced

  • 2 medium carrots, diced

  • 1 smoked ham bone or smoked pork shoulder

  • 1 1/2 cups yellow peas

  • 4 bay leaves

  • 8 cups water

  • Salt to taste

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 300ºF. Cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes, place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until crisp. Turn once while baking.

  • Sauté the bacon until crisp in a deep pot. Sauté the onions in bacon fat until clear. Add the carrots and sauté an additional minute. Add the yellow peas, ham bone, bay leaves, water, and salt. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the peas are tender. Add the potatoes and cook until soft. Remove the bone, cut off any meat into the pot. Discard the bay leaves and bone. Serve with croutons.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 399 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 16mg

  • Sodium: 453mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 67g

  • Fiber: 21g

  • Protein: 21g