Much to Yumi's jealousy... Simon has discovered that his kids actually quite like soup - and a sophisticated one at that!

On this episode you'll also hear about the super-easy stock that Yumi has been making now that she has hardly any freezer space.

SOUR LENTIL SOUP - ADAS BIL HAMOD

200g brown of green lentils

cover with salted water then boil up for 20 mins until cooked but still with a bit of bite and shape

drain them off

in a big pot heat 3tbs olive oil, 2 chopped onions and 5 garlic cloves, 1.5tbs cumin seeds and the peel of a lemon.

Cook down gently and consistently for at least 15 minutes, stirring until soft and golden.

Add in 3 chopped waxy potatoes.

Throw in the lentils then the chopped hard stalks of some chard.

Add a litre of stock and 800ml water.

Bring to a simmer, pop the lid on the pot and simmer for 20 mins.

When ready to serve, stir through the leaves of the chard or some baby spinach and the juice of 3 lemons.

Finish with a dash of olive oil, coriander and/or chopped washed coriander.

Also if you're interested, here is a good online recipe

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