Misr Wot Ethiopian Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1.5 tablespoons berbere spice blend
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh cilantro