Lentil & Turnip Soup

Berbere-Spiced Lentil & Turnip Soup

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Generally a mix of cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, cardamom, fenugreek, allspice, cinnamon, coriander and more, the Ethiopian spice blend berbere adds heat and loads of flavor to this satisfying green lentil soup. Look for it with other spices at well-stocked grocery stores.

Liana Krissoff

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Berbere-Spiced Lentil & Turnip Soup — Photo: Leigh Beisch

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

1 pound green lentils, rinsed
8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
4 small turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large tomatoes, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus leaves for garnish
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons salt-free berbere spice blend
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
Plain Greek yogurt for serving

Directions

Combine lentils, broth, turnips, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, berbere and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to make sure the lentils and turnips are covered with the liquid. Cover and cook until the lentils and vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 hours on High or 8 to 10 hours on Low.
Serve the soup topped with celery leaves and yogurt, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Equipment

6-qt. slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

215	Calories
1g	Fat
41g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 215
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 1g	1%
Vitamin A 1196IU	24%
Sodium 433mg	19%
Potassium 581mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.