Inspired loosely by shorbat ads, the humble lentil soup that anchors weeknight tables across Egypt, this soup leans into whatever needs using: frozen spinach, a grated carrot, a tin of lentils from the back of the pantry.The spiced onion base is key You can grate the onion if you can't be bothered chopping, and cumin and coriander blooming in hot oil is the move that turns a fridge clear-out into something that tastes perfectly intentional.This is the soup for the middle of the week when you want the vegetables without the fuss and you feel like there's nothing much in the house.