If you're trying to eat more protein and fiber, Turkish grandmothers solved that problem YEARS ago. 😂 Meet Yeşil Mercimek Çorbası, a hearty Turkish green lentil soup that's packed with plant-based protein, fiber and SO much flavour! Made with simple ingredients like green lentils, onions, tomato paste and vermicelli, this soup is proof that you don't need fancy ingredients to make something delicious.

Most people know mantı as Türkiye's famous little dumplings, usually served with garlicky yogurt and a delicious buttery chili topping. But have you ever tried them in a SOUP?! Meet Yoğurtlu Mantı Çorbası, a creamy Turkish yogurt soup filled with tiny dumplings and chickpeas, finished with fragrant mint butter. And trust me, if you love mantı, you're going to LOVE this one!

There are some recipes that don’t need a long list of ingredients to be comforting and erişte çorbası is exactly that kind of food. This simple Turkish soup combines earthy lentils with tomato paste, pul biber and erişte; traditional Turkish noodles that turn a simple broth into something hearty enough for a proper meal. It’s warm, slightly spicy and exactly the kind of soup you'd want for both fall/autumn and winter.

Some soups are light, some are fancy and then... There's THIS soup: thick, creamy & super filling. This traditional-style wheat and green lentil soup gets its creaminess from a yogurt "terbiye" (a creamy mixture) and its magic touch from a buttery mint-chili drizzle spooned over the top.

The Black Sea region in Türkiye is best known for fish.. but not this soup! 👀 This is "Nohutlu Ispanak Çorbası" and it's basically spinach and chickpeas cooked in a broth...

Meet "dört kaşık çorbası" aka "four spoon soup". Because all you need is one spoon each of green lentils, red lentils, rice & wheat (or bulgur). This is the type of recipe that's born in village kitchens..

Did you know Türkiye has over 300 soups ? I didn’t either, but I’ve made it my mission to try them all. Some are bold and spicy, others...

With over 300 unique soups to discover, Türkiye is a treasure trove of flavours, and I'm on an exciting mission to try them all.