Homemade Soup

• 1 large turnip
• 8 good quality potatoes
• 6 medium sized carrots
• 3 parsnips
• 3 large leeks
• 1 large white onion
• 16 slices unsmoked bacon
• 300 g yellow split peas
• 4 liters ham stock
• salt and pepper

1. Put your yellow split peas in a large soup pan and add a litre of the stock.
2. Wash, peel and chop all your vegetables and add to the pan.
3. Remove all the rind from your bacon and slice into strips; add to the pan.
4. Add the rest of your stock and simmer for 2-4 hours stirring occasionally.
5. When all veggies are soft and the soup has thickened, you are ready to serve.

potatoes, carrots, parsnips, leeks, white onion, bacon, peas, liters ham stock, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-soup-283455 (may not work)