Split Pea Stew

1 lb Beef Stew
3 sl Bacon
1 Onion,cut into eights
6 c Water
1 c Dry Split Peas
1 Lime,juice and rind
2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Turmeric
16 oz Whole Kernel Corn,drained
16 oz Carrots,drained

Using a dutch oven, brown the beef with bacon. Then add the onion pieces and 2 cups water.

Simmer for an hour or so. Then add 4 cups of water, split peas, lime juice and rind, salt, nutmeg and turmeric. Simmer for about an hour more. Add the corn and carrots. Heat again to serving temperature.

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