Ingredients

• 250 g yellow split peas
• olive or canola oil spray
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 600 ml MAGGI All Natural Vegetable Liquid Stock
• 375 g vegetarian hotdogs (optional), sliced
• freshly round black pepper, to taste
• bread rolls

Method

1. Place the split peas in a large saucepan and cover with plenty of cold water.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 40 minutes, until tender.
3. Drain in a colander and set aside.
4. Spray a large saucepan with oil.
5. Add onion, garlic and carrot to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir through the cooked split peas and vegetable stock, and season with pepper.
7. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low.
8. Simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes, adding a little water, if necessary.
9. Add the sliced hotdogs, if using and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with chervil, if desired.
11. Serve with a crusty bread roll.