The 10 best Turkish soups

Turkey has one of the richest soup traditions anywhere, with a çorba for breakfast, for weddings and for the small hours. These are the Turkish soups that rank highest with the SoupWiki editors, from everyday lentil bowls to slow-cooked classics.

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   1. Ezogelin Soup

   Turkey9.9

   Red lentils and bulgur finished with mint and sizzling red-pepper oil; a deeply comforting Turkish classic. Read about Ezogelin Soup →

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   2. Turkish Red Lentil Soup

   Turkey9.9

   Smooth red lentils with cumin, lemon and sizzling chilli oil; simple, warming and endlessly satisfying. Read about Turkish Red Lentil Soup →

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   3. Yayla Soup

   Turkey9.7

   Tangy yogurt, rice and dried mint in a light broth; fresh, soothing and comforting. Read about Yayla Soup →

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   4. Head and Trotter Soup

   Turkey9.7

   Clear bone broth sharpened with garlic and vinegar; a rich, old-fashioned classic. Read about Head and Trotter Soup →

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   5. Maraş Tarhana Soup

   Turkey9.7

   Chunky, tangy and generous, finished with mint and butter; hearty Anatolian comfort. Read about Maraş Tarhana Soup →

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   6. Tarhana Soup

   Turkey9.7

   Gently sour and warming, finished with mint and butter; a much-loved Turkish staple. Read about Tarhana Soup →

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   7. Turkish Chicken Soup

   Turkey9.4

   Clear broth with chicken, vermicelli or rice and a sour edge; a standout bowl. Read about Turkish Chicken Soup →

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   8. Tripe Soup

   Turkey9.3

   Hearty, chunky soup with beef or lamb tripe, garlic and pepper butter; a standout bowl. Read about Tripe Soup →

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   9. Green Lentil Soup

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   Creamy, smooth soup with green lentils, onion and dried mint; a standout bowl. Read about Green Lentil Soup →

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    10. Tutmaç Soup

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    Hearty, chunky soup with homemade noodles, green lentils and minty butter; deeply savoury and satisfying. Read about Tutmaç Soup →

Editor’s scores reflect the personal taste of the SoupWiki editors. They are not a measure of a soup’s quality or authenticity, and they don’t mean a soup is good or bad.