Veg and lentil soup.

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Pixie_Cosmo said:

My lunch today: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-chickpea-soup-0

Really easy to make, and mostly store cupboard ingredients. I swopped celery for garlic cloves, olive oil for spray, and used plain chopped tomatoes. Topped with seed mix and I have a pitta bread to dip. You can use whatever spices you have to taste. One of my favourites. 

I like chick peas and broad beans, so another one on my list - thank you.

So, Cumin = Moroccan? That's it! 

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Cherryfudge said:

WIAWSNB said:

Is sweet potato 'starch' like normal pots? (Yeah, I'll Google as well!) Most carbs removed/cut down from our diets.

Very similar in carb content to 'normal' potatoes, but higher in Vitamin A, antioxidants and fibre. The purple sweet potatoes, if you can get them, are the basis of the Okinawan diet, which (you may already be aware) is a 'blue zone' area where there's a higher percentage of people staying alive and healthy to great old age. In other words, yes there are carbs (and both potatoes and sweet potatoes are a source of vitamin C) but, as with most veg, there are also lots of other goodies.

Thank you - will give it a go. 

No, not familiar with the Okinawan diet, but will check it out. 

Brambling

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Brambling said:

WIAWSNB said: 
 Bookmarked :-)

Edit: TWO teaspoons of chilli powder?! 

Depending how hot you like it? Maybe start with one as you can add but not take away!  I keep chillies and ginger in the freezer so usually add some chopped fresh chilli straight from the freezer.

I have chilli flakes. How much of this? A half-tsp? 

I would try that and see how hot it is

caronc

I made this Turkish lentil soup a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası) | The Mediterranean Dish

caronc

And just had a bowl of this for my lunch (you could easily omit the chicken) but do add the honey or some sugar Chicken, Lentil & Fresh Turmeric Soup | The Splendid Table

Pixie_Cosmo

caronc said:

I made this Turkish lentil soup a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası) | The Mediterranean Dish

Thanks, I'll add this one to my list! 

Pixie_Cosmo

WIAWSNB said:

Pixie_Cosmo said:

My lunch today: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-chickpea-soup-0

Really easy to make, and mostly store cupboard ingredients. I swopped celery for garlic cloves, olive oil for spray, and used plain chopped tomatoes. Topped with seed mix and I have a pitta bread to dip. You can use whatever spices you have to taste. One of my favourites. 

I like chick peas and broad beans, so another one on my list - thank you.

So, Cumin = Moroccan? That's it! 

Guess so lol! I've made it with ras en hanout spices before, very tasty. 

WIAWSNB

Thanks everyone.

The basics are there and have a lot in common, so it's subtle variations of 'erbs and 'ices and Aleppo Pepper (mmm) that are added wot make it different. 

I like very much

Eldi_Dos

Well all I can say is that any restaurant or pub round here that started putting Chilli,ect in their lentil soup would notice a sharp drop in sales.

There is a reason why classic dishes are classic.
Jamie Olivers Paella did not go down well with Spanish cooks.

Brambling

The advantage of making your own soup for you is that you can break the rules 😁 

I'm also a fan of Aleppo