Newfoundland Pea Soup

By Newfie



2 cup. diced salt beef

2 cup. yellow split peas

1 cup. chopped onions

1 cup. chopped celery

1 cup. diced peeled potato

1 cup. diced turnip

1 cup. diced carrots

Soak beef and peas in cold water over night. Drain and place in pot. Add 8 cups cold water and bring to a boil. Add onions, cover and simmer for 3 hours. Add vegetables. Cook till tender.