Description
Ethiopian Red Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish made with red lentils, spices, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrot, and bell pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot with bread or rice.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Thicken with more lentils if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ethiopian Red Lentil Soup, Lentil Soup, Vegan Soup, Healthy Soup