While canned split pea soup is satisfying in its own right, you can also transform it into an excellent pasta sauce. It's ...

Rinse split peas and add to pot with sautéed vegetables. Add stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 2 1/2 hours or until peas are soft and soup is thick.

Place the stock cube in a jug, pour in 850ml/1½ pints boiling water and stir to create a stock. Pour the stock into the slow cooker pot, then stir in the split peas, onion, garlic, curry powder ...