Yellow Split-Pea Puree
Yield
6 servingsPrep
45 minCook
120 minReady
165 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
yellow split peas
dry |
|
| 6 | cups |
stock
broth, or water |
|
| 1 | each |
onions
large |
|
| 1 | each |
carrots
large |
|
| 1 | each |
turnip
or parsnip, large |
*
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
marjoram
dried |
*
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
thyme
dried |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
small, minced |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
melted |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
yellow split peas
dry |
|
| 1.4 | l |
stock
broth, or water |
|
| 1 | each |
onions
large |
|
| 1 | each |
carrots
large |
|
| 1 | each |
turnip
or parsnip, large |
*
|
| 0.6 | ml |
marjoram
dried |
*
|
| 0.6 | ml |
thyme
dried |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
small, minced |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
melted |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
Directions
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 1½ to 2 hours.
Drain well.
Mash peas and vegetables in blender or press through a sieve.
In a small frying pan, sauté 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.
