Prep Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 2 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2cupsyellow split peas, Dry
6cupsstock, Broth, Or Water
1largeonion
1largecarrot
1large turnips or 1largeparsnip
1/8 teaspoonmarjoram, Dried
1/8 teaspoonthyme, Dried
1teaspoonsalt
1smallonion, Minced
2tablespoonsbutter, Melted
2tablespoonsunbleached 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 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.
Reviews
“Lovely flavor from the added vegetables – I was making this for a vegetarian friend so it was great that the usual ham bone was missing Thanks Julesong fortasty soup”