Title: Turnip~ carrot~ & split pea soup
 Categories: Soups, Vegetables
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    3/4 c  Dried split peas
      2 tb Margarine
      1 md Onion, chopped
      1 c  Carrots, chopped
      1 c  Turnip, chopped
      2 c  Vegetable stock
           Salt & pepper to taste
 
  Wash peas and soak them overnight in cold water, or in hot water for
  one hour.  Drain them and set aside. Heat the butter in a saucepan
  and saute the onion until light brown. Add the carrots and turnip and
  continue cooking 5 mins. Add the peas and veg stock, and stir well.
  Cover the pan, bring to a boil, and simmer 1 - 1 1/2 hours until the
  peas are really tender. Stir occasionally, and add water if
  necessary. Season to taste.