Maybe those are reasons not to make split pea soup. But the soup I had last week was so good. It seemed just right for a chilly winter day. And peas are ... stock or chicken stock if you want ...

Meanwhile, place the split peas in a colander. Rinse them well and pick through and discard any tiny pebbles or debris. Add ...

Ffesh thyme. 4 shredded chicken breasts (cooked) 1 tbs oil. 200g split pea dhal. lemon. salt to taste. Peel and chop the jam to ...