Pea Soup

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour

1 lb salt beef or ham bone
1 pkg split peas
8 cups cold water
3 cups turnip diced
3 cups carrots diced
1 large onion chopped
1 tsp pepper

Dumplings:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
4 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup cold water or milk

If using salt beef, cut in small pieces, cover with water and boil for 15 to 20 minutes then drain meat, saving the water to add to the soup (if necessary) instead of adding salt. Set aside. Put 8 cups of cold water in large pot, add split peas. Bring to boil. Add salt beef or ham bone return to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add vegetables and cook for another 40 minutes. Add dumplings.

Dumplings:
Mix together flour, butter, and baking powder, add water to make soft dough. Drop by tablespoons in soup. Cover and bring to boil. DO NOT REMOVE LID. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.