Misr Wot (Ethiopian Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentil
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon berbere, divided
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons plain yogurt (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse lentils.

2. 2

   Saute onions in oil for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add lentils, water, tomato and half of the berbere.

5. 5

   Simmer 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the other 1/2 of the berbere together with the salt.

7. 7

   Optional: a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.