Turkish soup with vermicelli and green lentils
A simple Turkish soup: vermicelli and green lentils simmer in a savory broth, and are then served with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Vermicelli soup, also known as şehriye çorbası, is a classic Turkish dish. Green lentils and vermicelli are cooked together in a broth, creating a comforting meal that can be prepared in minutes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$5.48 $1.37 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.27
- $1.98
- $0.13
- $0.17
- $0.24
- $0.14
- $0.15
- $1.36
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Pour the broth into a pot and bring it to a boil.
- As soon as it starts to simmer, add the salt, green lentils, and vermicelli. ≈ 3 min
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat.
- Pour the soup into bowls and serve with lemon juice. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Turkish soup with vermicelli and green lentils
- thin, vermicelli-like noodles$1.27
- green lentils$1.98
- flour$0.13
- oil painting of a sunflower$0.17
- Tomato concentrate$0.24
- black pepper$0.14
- lemon$0.15
- Meat broth$1.36
- salt$0.04
Total$5.48
that's $1.37 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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