Turnip~ carrot~ & split pea soup
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ | cup | Dried split peas |
| 2 | tablespoons | Margarine |
| 1 | medium | Onion, chopped |
| 1 | cup | Carrots, chopped |
| 1 | cup | Turnip, chopped |
| 2 | cups | Vegetable stock |
| Salt & pepper to taste | ||
Directions
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 - 1½ hours until the peas are really tender. Stir occasionally, and add water if necessary. Season to taste.