Yellow Split-Pea Puree Recipe

Nice soup for all

• Meal Type: Soup
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 2 c Yellow split-peas; dry
• 1 ea Onion; large, whole
• 1 ea Turnip or parsnip; large
• 1/8 ts Thyme; dried
• 1 ea Onion; small, minced
• 2 tb Unbleached flour
• 6 c Stock, broth; or water
• 1 ea Carrot; large
• 1/8 ts Marjoram; dried
• 1 ts Salt
• 2 tb Butter; melted

Directions

1. Presoak peas, if necessary, according to package directions
2. Drain well, if presoaked
3. In a large pot, add water or stock, whole onion, carrot, turnip or parsnip, marjoram, thyme, and salt
4. Cook until peas and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours
5. Drain well
6. Mash peas and vegetables in blender or press through a sieve
7. In a small frying pan, saute the minced onion in butter until lightly browned; blend in flour and cook about 2 minutes
8. Add to blended peas and vegetables
9. Beat until fluffy and serve hot.