Split pea puree

4 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup Olive oil
1 cup Onion, chopped
6½ cup Water
1¾ cup Split peas (about 12 ozs.)
Capers

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add chopped onion.

Saute 5 minutes, add water and split peas. Bring to boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are very soft and falling apart, about 1 hour. Uncover and simmer until reduced to abpout 4 cups, stirring often, about 1 hour. Season with salt & pepper. Serve warm or room temperature. Top with capers or crumbled feta cheese.

From: Bon Appetit, May 1995, 'The Mediterranean, A Delicious Voyage of Discovery' Typed by: Bob 8-{)

Submitted By ROBERT WHITE On 05-15-95

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