2 qts water

1 c yellow or green split peas (if desired)

1/3 c barley

1/2 c brown rice

1 small onion

1 t salt

2 med carrots, grated

1 med turnip, grated

1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped

2 stalks of broccoli, chopped

1 pkg. of Mr. Noodle, garden or oriental flavor, crunched up

Place water in large pot, add peas, barley, rice and onion. Bring to a boil. Add salt, carrots, turnips, broccoli, celery, let simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Turn off, add Mr. Noodle package. Let stand 10 min, serve.