This recipe is thick and satisfying. It is based on Medieval cookery. It is a way to keep the grocery bill down, as prices are increasing a lot through inflation, coupled with job layoffs. I grew up in a neo-liberal (political and financial) world with restructurings and layoffs. This is a way to get good nutrition. It has protein by combining legumes (split peas) with cereal (oats) plus miso is from soya beans. It has green, orange and white vegetables. It has carbohydrates (oats, peas and carrots). It has an international flavor with the miso and fish sauce. Definitely a hit. It's very easy to make. You could use regular soup stock in place of the miso sauce and fish sauce if you prefer.