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Turkish Lentil Soup Near Me: Mercimek Corbasi at Pita House
Looking for authentic Turkish lentil soup near you on Long Island? Pita House in Medford serves mercimek corbasi, a Turkish red lentil soup. Our restaurant has served Long Island since 1993.
What Is Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup)?
Mercimek corbasi is the undisputed national soup of Turkey. Made from red lentils slow-simmered with onions, carrots, and a blend of Turkish spices — then blended until silky smooth — it's the first course served at nearly every Turkish meal. The name literally translates to "lentil soup" (mercimek = lentil, corba = soup), and it's been a cornerstone of Turkish home cooking for centuries.
What makes Turkish lentil soup different from other lentil soups is the technique: the lentils are cooked until they completely break down, creating a velvety, creamy texture. Recipes vary; ask the restaurant about ingredients and cross-contact before ordering. Our dine-in menu lists puréed red lentils with parsley and mint. Ask the team about the current preparation when you visit.
Why Our Mercimek Corbasi Is Special
- ✓Red lentils — our dine-in menu lists puréed red lentils with parsley and mint
- ✓Portion choices — the dine-in menu offers a cup or bowl
- ✓Listed as vegetarian on our dine-in menu. Ask us about ingredients and dietary requirements.
- ✓Takeout options — check the current menu for sizes and availability
Turkish Soup Culture: Why Soup Is Sacred in Turkey
In Turkey, soup (corba) isn't just a starter — it's a way of life. Turkish people begin nearly every meal with soup, and there's even an old Turkish saying: "Bir tas corba icin" (drink a bowl of soup), meaning "take care of yourself." From street-side soup shops (corbaci) open 24 hours to home kitchens where grandmothers simmer lentils every morning, soup is the heart and soul of Turkish cuisine.
Turkish cuisine boasts over 100 distinct soup recipes — from the creamy red lentil mercimek to the tangy yogurt yayla corbasi, from the hearty bride's soup ezogelin to the rich trotter soup iskembe. Pita House lists red lentil, turkey orzo, spinach and chicken lemon soups on its menu. Check current availability before ordering.
Our Turkish Soup Menu
Explore the soups on our menu. Check current prices and availability.
Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)
Puréed red lentils topped with parsley and mint. Listed as vegetarian on the dine-in menu.
Turkey Orzo Soup
Tomato broth with turkey, orzo and Turkish spices.
Spinach Soup
Puréed spinach with yogurt and Turkish spices. Listed as vegetarian on the dine-in menu.
Chicken Lemon Soup
Chicken in lemon broth with mushrooms, carrots and dill.
Lentil Soup at Pita House
On the menu
Our dine-in menu describes puréed red lentils with parsley and mint, and lists the soup as vegetarian.
Dine-in portions
The dine-in menu offers red lentil soup by the cup or bowl. Check the current menu for meal-period availability and prices.
Takeout portions
The takeout menu lists 8 oz, 16 oz and 32 oz soup portions. Confirm current availability when ordering.
Dietary requirements
Our dine-in menu lists red lentil soup as vegetarian. Vegan and gluten-free suitability are not confirmed by that label. Ask about ingredients and cross-contact before ordering.
Where to Find Turkish Lentil Soup Near You on Long Island
Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 11 AM - 10 PM
- Friday-Saturday: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM - 10 PM
Dine-in, takeout & delivery available
We Serve Turkish Soup to All of Long Island
Pita House is located in Medford, serving Turkish soups to customers from across Suffolk County and beyond:
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Ready to Try the Best Turkish Lentil Soup on Long Island?
Join the thousands of Long Islanders who've discovered Turkish lentil soup at Pita House in Medford. Explore the current menu before you visit or order.
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