Yellow split-pea puree
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 c Yellow split-peas; dry 6 c Stock broth; or water
- 1 ea Onion; large whole 1 ea Carrot; large
- 1 ea Turnip or parsnip; large 1/8 ts Marjoram; dried
- 1/8 ts Thyme; dried 1 ts Salt
- 1 ea Onion; small minced 2 tb Butter; melted
- 2 tb Unbleached flour
Instructions:
Presoak peas if necessary according to package directions. Drain well if presoaked. In a large pot add water or stock whole onion carrot turnip or parsnip marjoram thyme and salt. Cook until peas and vegetables are tender about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain well. Mash peas and vegetables in blender or press through a sieve. In a small frying pan saute the minced onion in butter until lightly browned; blend in flour and cook about 2 minutes. Add to blended peas and vegetables. Beat until fluffy and serve hot.
