Cold Weather Soup Ethiopian Healthy Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipe

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: chili powder + cumin

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile while being more accessible.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and can be more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced carrot, celery, and bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Stir in red lentils and diced tomato; mix well to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Add berbere spice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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