A hearty and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, sweet peas, and a variety of vegetables, finished with a touch of fresh dill. It’s the perfect comfort meal served with toasted bread.

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Pea and Chicken Stew with Fresh Dill – A Childhood Comfort Food

Ingredients

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• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Chicken drumsticks or thighs (quantity as desired)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated or chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk of celery or a small piece of celery root, chopped
• 1 zucchini (optional), chopped
• 1 medium potato, grated
• 400 grams peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 water (or enough to cover the ingredients)
• 2 bay leaves
• 50 milliliters tomato paste
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken:

   1. • Heat the oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces.
      • Sear until browned on all sides, then transfer to a large pot.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   1. • While the chicken is browning, chop the onion, grate the carrot, and chop the peppers, celery, and zucchini (if using).
      • Grate the potato and set aside for thickening the stew later.

3. Sauté the Vegetables:

   1. • In the same pan where you cooked the chicken, sauté the onion, carrot, and peppers for about 2 minutes.
      • Transfer the mixture to the pot with the chicken.

4. Assemble the Stew:

   1. • Add the zucchini, peas, and grated potato to the pot.
      • Pour in about 1 liter of water, just enough to cover the ingredients.
      • Add salt, bay leaves, and tomato paste, then stir well.

5. Cook:

   1. • Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and the chicken is fully cooked.

6. Finish and Serve:

   1. • Stir in a generous amount of fresh chopped dill just before serving.
      • Enjoy hot, with toasted bread on the side.
   Serve with toasted crusty bread and an optional dollop of sour cream. Perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner.