Pea Porridge

Soaking the Peas In a large pot, add the dried peas and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it soak for 1 hour.

Draining and Rinsing the Peas After soaking, drain the peas and rinse under cold water.

Sautéing the Onion In the same pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Cooking the Carrots and Potatoes Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adding the Peas and Seasoning Add the soaked peas back to the pot, along with 4 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmering the Porridge Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the peas are tender and the porridge has thickened. Stir occasionally.

Garnishing and Serving Serve the pea porridge hot, garnished with fresh chopped dill.