Say goodbye to industrial stock cubes, and say hello to homemade ... Here, we rely on fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs and a touch of spices for 100% natural, ultra-tasty results.

Add the tomatoes, then refill the tin with cold water and add that to the pan with the crumbled stock cube. Simmer over a medium heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Add the carrots and lentils and stir well. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and 300ml of vegetable stock made with a stock cube. Add the dried herbs and seasoning. Stir so that everything is combined.

Dissolve the stock cube in the hot water, then pour into the tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add your roasted vegetables to the pot, then using a hand-held blender ...