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Ethiopian Alecha Healthy-African Soup

Healthy Alecha Ethiopian Soup Recipe

Alecha is an Ethiopian stew that is not spicy. Unlike Ethiopian-Doro-Wat stew, Alecha is a mild soup packed with vegetables and seasonings.



Healthy Alecha Ethiopian Soup Recipe
Healthy Alecha Ethiopian Soup Recipe

If you cannot handle spice and need a gentle tasting African soup then make, Ethiopian-Alecha one of the healthiest African Soup.




Healthy Alecha Ethiopian Soup Recipe


Ingredients

1 small head cabbage, shredded
2 onions, sliced
2 cups baby carrots
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large white potato, finely diced
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil
8 cups of water


Directions

In a large pot with a lid, lightly sauté onions with garlic add all ingredients to the pot cover and simmer for one hour. 


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