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Ethiopian Lentil and Berbere Soup

Name: Ethiopian Lentil and Berbere Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: ethiopienne
Ingredients: 130 g green lentils; 2 piece red onion; 200 g crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp berbere spice blend; 3 clove garlic

A revisited yemisir wot: green lentil soup with berbere spice blend, tomatoes, and caramelized onions. An explosion of East African flavors.

40 min2 servings310 kcalDifficulty: Medium

Ingredients

130 g green lentils
2 piece red onion
200 g crushed tomatoes
2 tsp berbere spice blend
3 clove garlic

Instructions

Step 1
Thinly slice the red onions and mince the garlic. Rinse the lentils.
Step 2
Caramelize the onions in a pot with a drizzle of oil for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and berbere, cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the crushed tomatoes, lentils, and 600 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
Step 4
Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed. Season and serve.

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