YELLOW SPLIT PEA STEW

 

INGREDIENTS

• 5 large onions, chopped,
• 1 cup ghee if dairy, or vegetable oil if pareve,
• One 16 oz. bag yellow split peas,
• 2 teaspoons turmeric,
• 1 clove of fresh minced garlic, or more to taste,
• salt, to taste,
• vegetable stock, or water, to boil,

GARNISH

• Raw Onions,
• Greens,

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In large, heavy pot, cover peas with 3” vegetable stock. Bring to a boil to soften the peas. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until tender, for approximately 30-45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, puree the onions in a food processor or blender. Cook the puree in heavy pot until they are caramelized and of a golden-brown hue.
3. Add the ghee, turmeric, and a pinch of salt if desired, while stirring to incorporate.
4. Include the cooked split peas, with its’ vegetable stock, to the onion mixture, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook to a consistency of a stew.
5. Stir in the minced garlic, add toppings or garnish if desired, and serve with savory galettes or ohukainen or rice.

SERVES

6 to 8