1. Wash the carrots.
Peel the garlic, onions, and carrots, then finely chop them.
Rinse the split peas.
2. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sauté the vegetables until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the spices and toast them for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the split peas, cover with water, cover the saucepan, then bring to a boil (medium heat) for 45 minutes to 1 hour (45 minutes for a slightly crunchy texture or 1 hour for a very soft texture).
Check occasionally to ensure there is still water in the saucepan in case your lid allows too much evaporation.
5. After this time, add the salt, pepper, mix, and let it simmer on low heat.
6. Serve hot.