Mince Lamb, Vermicelli and Chickpea Soup

Basima Kaybo

Mince lamb, vermicelli and chickpea soup
Sumac and 7 spice roast potatoes
Hummus
Salad

Soup recipe
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1. In a large saucepan fry one large onion and 3 chopped garlic cloves until soft
2. Add 2 tbsp of tomato paste and fry for another 2 minutes
3. Add 250g of minced lamb or beef and fry for another 5-6 minutes
4. Add 1 tbsp of 7 spice, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of vegetable stock powder and salt to taste
5. Mix and add boiled water to cover
6. In a separate pan add olive oil in a pan and add a handful of vermicelli and fry until golden brown
7. Add to the soup followed by a tin of chickpeas
8. Leave for a further 7 minutes
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Roast potatoes
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1. Peel, rinse, and cut 5 potatoes into quarters
2. Place in a large bowl
3. Add 1 tbsp of sumac and 1 tbsp of 7 spice,1 tsp of vegetable stock powder and a pinch of salt
4, drizzle olive oil
5. Give it a good mix
6. I placed in the air fryer for 15 mins at 195c
7. Add butter then place back in the air fryer for another 5 mins
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Hummus recipe
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1 tin of chickpeas
2 tbsp of tahini
2 tbsp of lemon juice
2 tbsp of water
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp of salt
Blend and plate up with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sumac