Yellow Split Pea and Pumpkin Soup

• yellow split peas↗1 1⁄4 cups
• large onion, chopped↗1
• chicken stock↗10 cups
• salt and pepper
• vegetable oil↗4 tablespoons
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground ginger↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• saffron (optional)↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pumpkin, flesh cubed↗500 g
• finely chopped flat leaf parsley3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place peas and onion in a pot with the stock.

2. 2

   Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Add salt and pepper to taste, then oil, cinnamon, ginger, saffron and pumpkin.

4. 4

   Simmer until the pumpkin is cooked.