Misr Wot Ethiopian Lentil Soup


This was passed to me via a friend from an ethiopian family. berbere is a spice.

Steps


Rinse lentils.
Saute onions in oil for 10 minutes.
Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Add lentils , water , tomato and half of the berbere.
Simmer 45 minutes.
Add the other 1 / 2 of the berbere together with the salt.
Optional: a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.

Ingredients


red lentil, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, berbere, tomatoes, water, salt, plain yogurt