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