Heat a large saucepan up over a medium heat. Add in the oil and onions. Cook gently for a few minutes stirring occasionally until translucent. Season well with salt and pepper. Add in the smoked paprika, cayenne and cumin. Stir.

Turn the heat down a little. Add in the celery and carrots. Cook for a few more minutes. Next add in the red peppers, courgette, tomato paste and chopped cherry tomatoes. Crumble in the vegetable stock. Add the passata, oregano, garlic and chilli flakes. Add in two cups of water and the honey and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the pearl barley, and split peas. Simmer with a lid on for around two hours or until the pearl barley and split peas are cooked. As the stew cooks, keep an eye on it and each time the sauce begins to really thicken, add in another 1/2 cup water to loosen up. Do this continuously during the cooking process when needed so the stew doesn't dry up or catch. At the end of cooking, season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve up, and enjoy!