MMMMM----- Recipe via UNREGISTERED Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Yellow Split Pea Puree Categories: Vegetable, German Yield: 6 Portionen 2 c Yellow Split-Peas, Dry 6 c Stock, Broth, Or Water 1 lg Onion, Whole 1 lg Carrot 1 lg Turnip Or Parsnip 1/8 ts Marjoram, Dried 1/8 ts Thyme, Dried 1 ts Salt 1 sm Onion, 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. MMMMM