Name: Eatopia: Eat Ethiopians Lamb Soup. Begue Kikil Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Lamb (with bones); 2 cups Green bell peppers; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 large Onion, chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 0.5 cups Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro); 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 6 cups Water

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Pieces of lamb with bones stewed in mild green pepper & turmeric sauce seasoned with onion, garlic, herbs & spices served with injera & salad on the side.

Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the green bell peppers. Set aside.

Prepare the Ingredients

In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Brown the Lamb

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Aromatics

Stir in the turmeric, black pepper, and diced green bell peppers. Mix well to coat the lamb.

Add Spices and Peppers

Pour in the water and add salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the lamb is tender.

Simmer the Soup

Once the lamb is tender, stir in the fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Finish the Soup

Serve the soup hot alongside injera and a fresh salad.

Serve

Lamb (with bones)

Green bell peppers

Turmeric powder

Onion, chopped

Garlic, minced

Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)

Salt

Black pepper

Water

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Make Lamb Soup. Begue Kikil Recipe in just 2h . Pieces of lamb with bones stewed in mild green pepper & turmeric sauce seasoned with onion, garlic, herbs & spices served with injera & salad on the side.

Lamb Soup. Begue Kikil Recipe

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