Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          yellow split-peas -- dry
   6      cups          stock -- broth, or water
   1                    onion; large -- whole
   1                    carrot -- large
   1                    turnip or parsnip -- large
     1/8  teaspoon      marjoram -- dried
     1/8  teaspoon      thyme -- dried
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1                    onion; small -- minced
   2      tablespoons   butter -- melted
   2      tablespoons   unbleached flour

Preparation:

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, 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.