Yellow Split-Pea Puree

Recipes 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

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.