Erbsenpuree (German Yellow Pea Soup) recipe

[Guest guest]

Grew up on this in Germany, good winter soup.

Hope you enjoy. Sandy

 

Erbsenpuree (German Yellow Pea Soup)

 

2 cups dry yellow split peas

6 cups vegetable broth

1 large onion, chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

1 large turnip or parsnip, chopped

1/8 tsp. marjoram (dried)

1/8 tsp. thyme (dried)

1 tsp. salt

pepper to taste

1 small onion, minced

2 Tbl. butter or margarine melted

2 Tbl. flour

 

In a large pot add water, split peas, the chopped onion, carrot,

turnip or parsnip, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper.

Cook until peas are tender, about 1 1/2 or 2 hrs.

Drain soup well, reserve liquid. Mash or place pea mixture in the blender

until smooth. Place back in pot with the soup liquid.

In a small pan heat oil and saute the minced onion until tender, blend in

flour and cook 2 mins. add to soup puree and heat through, stirring.

Serve hot. Serves 5 to 6

 

 

 

 

 

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