Turnip, Carrot, And Split Pea Soup Recipe

Title: TURNIP, CARROT, AND SPLIT PEA SOUP
  Categories: Soups, Vegetables
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
    0.75 c  Dried split peas
    2.00 tb Margarine
    1.00 md Onion, chopped
    1.00 c  Carrots, chopped
    1.00 c  Turnip, chopped
    2.00 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.
  
 MMMMM