Erbsenpuree Yellow Split Pea Puree

Ingredients

• Yellow Split Peas
• Stock
• Onion
• Carrot
• Turnips
• Marjoram
• Thyme
• Salt
• Butter
• Unbleached Flour

Instructions

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
8. Blend in flour and cook about 2 minutes
9. Add to blended peas and vegetables
10. Beat until fluffy and serve hot