Yellow Split-Pea Puree

Yellow Split-Pea Puree

6 Preparation Time :

Categories : German Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 Cups Yellow Split-peas; Dry

6 Cups Water

1 Onion; Large, Whole

1 Carrot; Large

1 Turnip

1/8 Teaspoon Marjoram; Dried

1/8 Teaspoon Thyme; Dried

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Onion; Small, Minced

2 Tablespoons Butter

2 Tablespoons Unbleached Flour

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,

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.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 568 0 999 0 1492 875 1550 260 995 1582 1087