Erbsenpuree (Yellow Split-Pea Puree)

Recipe Cuisine: German
Recipe Category: German
Recipe Serves: 6

Recipes Ingredients:

2 c Yellow Split-peas; Dry
1/8 ts Thyme; Dried
6 c Stock, Broth; Or Water
1 ts Salt
1 ea Onion; Large, Whole
1 ea Onion; Small, Minced
1 ea Carrot; Large
2 tb Butter; Melted
1 ea Turnip or Parsnip; Large
2 tb Unbleached Flour
1/8 ts Marjoram; Dried

Recipe 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.