VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Yellow Split-Pea Puree
6 Servings
2 c yellow split-peas,dry
1 onion,large, whole
1 turnip (or parsnip),large
1/8 t thyme,dried
1 onion,small, minced
2 T unbleached flour
6 c stock,broth,or water
1 carrot,large
1/8 t marjoram,dried
1 t salt
2 T butter,melted
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.