When you think of Turkish soup, the first one that comes to mind would probably be Mercimek orbas Lentil soup. https://www.turkishfoodtravel.com/2021/01/29/turkish-yellow-lentil-soup/We have different varieties with different lentil types and veggies. But especially in restaurants, they serve this smooth and creamy golden yellow lentil soup. I am going to show you how you can make this comforting easy dish at home.SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3iirrRCFOLLOW ME FROM INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/turkishfoodtravelMY WEBSITE http://www.turkishfoodtravel.comINGREDIENTS FOR TURKISH LENTIL SOUP1 medium-size onion5 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil2 tbsp flour2 cloves garlic1+1/4 cup yellow lentils1-liter hot or more water (You can use some of it chicken stock)salt to tastefor the butter sauce1 heaped tbsp butter1/2 to 1 tsp paprikaHOW TO MAKE RESTAURANT STYLE LENTIL SOUPIn a medium-size pan heat oil. Add chopped onion and saut for about 3-4 minutes or until it has golden color on some spots.Add chopped garlic and 2 tbsp flour. Continue to saut for 2 minutes until nutty smell coming from the flour. If the mixture is too thick you can add 1/2 tbsp or more butter or drizzle some more oil.Add about 1-liter hot water while stirring continuously, you can use a wire whisker. Add washed and drained yellow lentils, chicken stock if using, and salt.Cook on low medium heat until lentils are soft for about 20 minutes.Blend the lentil soup with a hand blender or food processor until smooth. Add more water if needed for a nice thick soup consistency.Before serving the soup make the butter sauce:Melt butter in a small sauce pan.Add tsp of sweet or hot paprika s you wish, or red pepper flakes fine too. Cook for 10-20 seconds until you have nice red butter sauce.Serve the hot soup, drizzle some of the sauce over it. Serve it with lemon wedges, dried mint, and dried oregano, and enjoy! Afiyet Olsun!Thank you for supporting me with a cup of coffee or buy me a ticket etc. and being my patron: https://www.patreon.com/turkishfoodtravelSUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3iirrRCFOLLOW ME FROM INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/turkishfoodtravelMY WEBSITE http://www.turkishfoodtravel.com Facebook: https://fb.me/turkishfoodtravel Don't forget to subscribe and press the notification button: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVIj-OqEjXNqKpItChRrMQ?sub_confirmation=1