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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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 t Salt
1 ea Onion -- Small, Minced
2 tb Butter -- Melted
2 tb 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, 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.
