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Somali Lentil Soup

Somali Lentil Soup: a Somali soup.

Prep15 min
Cook2 h
Total2 h 15 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving304 kcal
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SomaliaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Lentils300 g
  • Onions2
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Tomatoes2
  • Xawaash spice (cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, pepper, turmeric)2 tbsp
  • Water or stock2 L
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. BaseSoften the aromatics in oil or ghee.
  2. SimmerAdd the lentils and liquid; simmer until tender (30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours).
  3. ServeSeason and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories304 kcal
Protein18.2 g
Carbohydrates56.2 g
Fat1.4 g
Fibre13.4 g
Sugar7.2 g
Sodium619 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g
Serving sizeabout 540 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Somali Lentil Soup take to make?

About 2 h 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 2 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Somali Lentil Soup?

About 304 kcal per serving, with 18 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 540 g each.

Which allergens does Somali Lentil Soup contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Somali Lentil Soup from?

Somali Lentil Soup is a main course from Somalia. Somali Lentil Soup: a Somali soup.

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