Breakfast
Millet soup (soupe de mil)
A mild, comforting soup made with millet and milk, lightly sweetened and fragrant. It is served warm, often in the morning or evening, and suits both children and adults.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the millet under cold water several times until the water runs clear.
- Lightly toast the millet dry in a saucepan for 3 minutes to bring out its flavour.
- Add the water and cinnamon, then bring to the boil.
- Lower the heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains are tender.
- Remove the cinnamon, then stir in the milk, sugar and salt.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring to bring the soup together.
- Add the vanilla, then adjust the sweetness to taste.
- Serve warm in bowls, with a drizzle of condensed milk if you like.
Variations and tips
Ginger version. Add a piece of fresh ginger during cooking for a warmer, spicier flavour.
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Senegal
Senegal
Senegal
Senegal
Senegal
Senegal
Senegal
Senegal
Original Ecomely recipe.