2 parsnips
3 carrots
1 onion
1 lb. green split peas
3 qts. water
Salt& pepper
1 tsp. vinegar
1/4 c. parsley

Chop parsnips, carrots and onion. Rinse peas. Combine vegetables, peas and water in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, uncovered until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar just before serving. Taste for seasoning. Scatter parsley over top. Fat - 2 grams, cholesterol - 6 grams, Calories - 247, sodium - 161 milligrams.