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Traditional Belarusian Split Pea Soup

A creamy Belarusian-style split pea soup with a side of rye bread

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional Belarusian Split Pea Soup
Photo: jeffreyw · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse split peas and soak them in water for 1 hour.
  2. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add carrots, potatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add split peas and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rye bread.

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