Pea soup is a great dish that is not only delicious, but also good for health. And this soup recipe for six servings will not only satisfy your taste, but also will not cause difficulties in preparation. You will need: 350 g of split peas, 100 g of smoked lard, 10 g of butter, two carrots, one leek, one small onion, one small onion, one clove of garlic, a pinch of fragrant herbs, a pinch of thyme, salt and pepper to taste.

Let's start by blanching the peas. Wash them and then mash them in a salad bowl with cold water. After that, rinse it under cold water and drain it. Then put the peas in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer, skimming the foam, for about five minutes.

For the aromatic seasoning, prepare the carrots, onion, and garlic - peel and wash them. Finely chop the leeks, and dice the carrots and onions. Crush the garlic with a knife or using a garlic grinder.

Prepare the soup. Skin the smoked lard and cut it into small pieces. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the lard, carrots, leeks and onions, stew for about five minutes. Then add two liters of cold water, peas, fragrant herbs, garlic and thyme to the pot. Bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for about fifty minutes, gradually adding salt and pepper. At the end, strain the soup through a sieve.