1 c. whole yellow dried peas
1 onion
2 qts. sauerkraut
3 dried mushrooms (chopped)
3 tbsp. butter

Soak mushrooms for approximately 4 hours. Soak peas 10 to 12 hours, cook in same water for 1 hour. Rinse and squeeze dry the sauerkraut, then chop. Cover with water. Bring to a boil.

Add mushrooms and 1 onion and cook for 1 hour. Then add peas and cook for 1/2 hour more. Blend in 3 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper to taste.