Simple Millet and Lard Soup

An ancient Ukrainian dish two in one: both the first and the second! Millet kulesh with lard is an easy-to-prepare soup that must be included in the hiking and fishing menu. It is easy to prepare; you can even cook it over an open fire (this will only make it tastier!).
cook time: 30 min
Ethan Rowley
Simple Millet and Lard Soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

67
Calories
3g
Fat
8g
Carbs
1g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Water 2 l
Pepper to taste
Potato 3 pc
Parsley to taste
Carrot 1 pc
Salo (salty) 100 g
Millet 1 cup

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook millet kulesh with lard? Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Place millet, washed until clean, into boiling water and cook.

Step 2

Step 2
While the millet is cooking, wash, peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. They should not be too large so that they have time to cook while the millet is being cooked. But there is no need to grind them either.

Step 3

Step 3
Add the potatoes to the pan with the cooking millet, stir and continue cooking over medium heat. If the water in the pan is boiling too hot, you can reduce the heat a little.

Step 4

Step 4
While the soup is cooking, cut the lard into cubes.

Step 5

Step 5
Wash the onions and carrots, peel and cut into small cubes. Those who wish can grate carrots on a medium or coarse grater.

Step 6

Step 6
Fry the lard in a frying pan without oil until golden brown. Add chopped onions and carrots. Lightly fry the vegetables with lard, stirring. It will be enough when the onion changes color to golden.

Step 7

Step 7
Add lard and vegetables to the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Boil the soup until the potatoes are completely cooked.

Step 8

Step 8
When the kulesh is ready, add chopped fresh parsley to it. Wash and dry the parsley first. Bon appetit!

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