Ethiopian Misir Wot Soup
Spiced red lentil soup flavored with berbere and garlic.
Misir Wot Soup is a comforting Ethiopian soup where red lentils are simmered until tender with onions, garlic, and aromatic berbere spice, then pureed into a rich, flavorful broth.
• Updated 4/25/2025
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- Lentils - 200 g
- Vegetable Broth - 800 ml
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Tomato Paste - 1 tbsp
- Himalayan Pink Salt - 1 tsp
- Berbere Spice - 1 tbsp
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Onion - 1 pc
- Pepper - 0.5 tsp
- Lime - 1 piece
- Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
Directions
Step 1
Rinse red lentils until water runs clear and drain.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
Step 3
Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
Step 4
Add berbere spice and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
Step 5
Stir in lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
Step 7
Season with salt and stir in chopped cilantro.
Step 8
Serve hot with a lemon wedge.
Cook's Notes
Adjust the amount of berbere to control heat level.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
180
Calories
4g
Fat
20g
Carbs
8g
Protein