Just looking at her videos makes me happy, she's so full of happiness, life and energy and it's contagious 🙏

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293

3 жыл бұрын

I know, right? :D And wow, what a great ad for 'tourism Turkey'...all that saturated colour and glorious sunshine and sea. Heavenly.

@jesuslovesyou919

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@kasiasagun8493

3 жыл бұрын

Happy and hungry:)

@newevelyn

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so right. I completely agree

@bevstacey-hale9603

3 жыл бұрын

She is my sunshine for the day.... awesome lady....

I don't know why or who can dislike this lady. She's so sweet, energetic and full of life!😊 And her food is awesome!!

@verenaschweizer3759

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you 🥰🌹

Canadian here. I love soup and I'll make this tomorrow. I've made so many of your recipes and they are always good. My favourite is the Menemem. I've made it many times and it was one of the last meals my mom had before she died this summer so it makes me remember her.

@user-xe7wd1wt7f

8 ай бұрын

I love lentil soup but I never add flour to it. To thicken my soup a little, I add 2-3 Tbsp of rice to cook with the lentils and when cooked I blend 1-2 cups of it and then add to the rest of the soup. I also add a little lemon juice as lemon adds another dimension to the soup 🇨🇾Maria

@zhane1111

8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss😢 God bless her soul🙏

I love how Refika always explains why you should do something - like why to skim the foam.

90 % of turkish families eat this plain type with lemon maybe croutons on it,,,, one more additional tip, sauteting washed lentils with sliced onions and oil (plus Diced medium carrot and potato optional) for 3-4 minutes before adding water (Keep an eye Dont Brown the lentils) , Really gives a super taste Just try,,,

@flavorofheaven4002

3 жыл бұрын

true....

@venikonar4900

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I always sauté my veggies first when I make soup.It enhances the flavor of the soup in my opinion.

@LetsRock1t

3 жыл бұрын

+1

@israteeg752

3 жыл бұрын

I also use carrot and potato in my version, as well as add some celery, the white part of one chard, and garnish with the leafy part of the chard once cooking is done before serving.

@adda25

3 жыл бұрын

That’s how I do it

I love, love, love red and yellow lentils. I’m Sicilian, we have so much Greek and Arabic influence in our dishes. When I make this I start with sautéing garlic, onion and red pepper flakes. Then I do the same as you I add tiny meatballs, or toasted almonds or walnuts, pieces of garlicky bread. I have to try the olives! I love you Refika! I pray that this is truly “healing soup” because the world can sure use it. Especially in America. Sending you love and beautiful vibes.❤️

What an extraordinary human being. I love your channel...you speak English really well and I'm charmed to see how well you communicate in a second (maybe even third?!) language. You are a big dose of sunshine Refika. Everybody watching you wants to hang out with you, what a gift! ☀🍽

@kanakangi

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

This woman is incredible, I am about to dig out her biography. I love her videos more than any of those Californian vegan Buddha bowls and stuff. She is so likable and human*

My girlfriend is not from Turkey (a Quebecoise) but she simply loves Turkish cuisine. So I mentioned your channel and told her that it would be a good first stroke into that endless ocean. Little did I know that she was going to be a huge fan of yours! Today, while we both were dealing with our own things, she says, "Oh, Rafikah (that's how she pronounces your name) has just dropped a new video about lentil soup!"

@jamest7727

Жыл бұрын

Salutations du Saguenay 👋

@reshad8570

Жыл бұрын

@@jamest7727 James, you might be shocked to hear that my girlfriend is also from Saguenay!!!

@jamest7727

Жыл бұрын

@@reshad8570 Well you probably have a beautiful girlfriend from an incredibly beautiful region. I'm not from here, but I fell in love with the whole Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region. 😍 Where are you from, and where are you both now?

@reshad8570

Жыл бұрын

@@jamest7727 I couldn’t agree more!!! I am from Turkey, and we live in Oxford, UK.

This is very similar to daal. Daal chawal (lentil and rice) with achar (oil based pickles) and raita (yogurt salad) is one of the best meals ever. Much love from Pakistan.

@caitlinniciomhair9625

3 жыл бұрын

that sounds delicious. i have tried to make daal many times but it never tastes like home made. A friend from Pakistan made me some and some biryani and it was *incredible*!

@xxRabiiixx

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats daal chawal for the ultimate comfort meal.

@mohabatkhanmalak1161

3 жыл бұрын

@@caitlinniciomhair9625 The secret to making a good daal is the "tadka" or tempering at the end. Tadka is made in a small pan by adding some spices and curry leaves in hot oil and pouring this to the boiled daal. Some practice and you will get it right.

@caitlinniciomhair9625

3 жыл бұрын

@@mohabatkhanmalak1161 thank you for the advice! Practice makes perfect and in the meantime, lots of yummy lentils :)

@dee60057

3 жыл бұрын

@@mohabatkhanmalak1161 can you give an idea of the spices?

We grew up eating lentil soup. It was a predominant meal in our house hold, especially during lent season. We usually add turmeric, curry, and fried onion. It's delicious!

It's really nice how you re-use the starchy water to feed your tomatoes. Very wise 😊

She’s so happy and full of life ❤️✌🏻🙏🏻

I have never made (or even tasted) lentil soup, but I have had a bag of yellow lentil in my pantry for some time. Today is the day!

@MelissaThompson432

3 жыл бұрын

I love lentils. They have a very slightly peppery, meaty bean flavor.

@worldcitizeng6507

3 жыл бұрын

lentil soup is my comfort food, after cream of mushroom, every rest stop in Turkey I can find a bowl, so good

@nishadevkota6469

3 жыл бұрын

You would love it my friend. Especially red lentils are the best in taste so you won’t regret in purchasing lentils ❤️

@kikimatthes2866

3 жыл бұрын

Dear MWC, there is a world of lentil soups out there, I wish you the best with discovering them, and I love Turkish lentil soup. It's unbelievable how versatile lentils are and it is amazing how many different types one can buy nowadays. Or at least where I live 😊. Even my regular supermarkets have a larger variety, not only the foodie speciality shop where I first saw them. On Refika's recipe, which I will definitely try with every of her suggested toppings: My Turkish friend Yildiz adds one or two potatoes to the soup which boils together with the lentils, not roux; and she does not add an onion. But then I guess that there are as many ways to cook Turkish mercimek corbasi as there are Turkish families or lovers of Turkish cuisine. I won't even start talking about all the other cuisines which offer lentil soups 🤤 I would like to recommend Andong from "My name is Andong" here on KZread; he presents a Turkish lentil soup as served in Berlin, as another example. All the best!

@ghenderson6717

3 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out?

EVERYBODY loves refika! it's like a miracle - you make people happy, you bring them together and make them feel like .. we're all the same. lot's of love and all the best for you and your team!!

Made this last night and absolutely loved it! My only regret was cutting the recipe in half. Problem solved... Making more tonight!☺ Thank you so much for all you're doing! I love love love you and your channel! ❤

I've made so many of your recipes I think I'm Turkish. Professor Refika, your a excellent instructor. Thank You

@barsrohatnaroglu8953

3 жыл бұрын

:))

@lindimacellani7104

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I think the same too 😂

The combo of Swedish meatballs and lentil soup makes this Swedish-Turkish person smile. Lentil soup has been my comfort food in 2020 and all the toppings are inspiring

We love to start the day with Refika and Bahar, sitting on the bed, with our cat, Pablo. Today, as a Sunday treat, we watched two videos, this one and the karnabahar İskenderun kebabı one. And we had lahmajun for our evening meal yesterday! We love you guys, both your food, and your enthusiasm, and your philosophy of the world!

@hostbigit6542

3 жыл бұрын

i hope pablo also enyojs that delicious dishes😊especially kebabs

@aimeemorgado8715

Жыл бұрын

My geriatri-cat, Bruno, and I love these videos as well. I am vegetarian, but Bruno humors me and always has a little taste of beans or lentils. He loved these, and so do I! Peace to all!

For me: a lot of limon suyu and kuru nane. When i have time, İ make the "Deluxe" version, called "ezogelin". Turkish lentil soup: wintertime best friend! The "yayla çorbası" is also one of my family's favorite. Bütün ekipe selamlar!

I absolutely love this channel. I beige watch since I discovered it. Love you!!! Am from Malawi, Africa ❤️

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

💖

If you don’t have bread, eat kadayif -Queen Refika

@Refika

3 жыл бұрын

haha!

@MelissaThompson432

3 жыл бұрын

I had to look up kadayif, but I'm sold.

@AjitJoshi686

3 жыл бұрын

Yes She is the Queen 👌

@ebrusunver

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaThompson432 I believe they call it “angel hair” in English 😇

@MelissaThompson432

3 жыл бұрын

@@ebrusunver I've never heard of it before this, but I'm going to look into it.

Native Texan here! I found lentil soup recipe in a book at library. I was looking for recipes to feed my 4 children in the 80’s that was cheap! I remember paying 25 cents for 1 pound of lentils!! My children and I loved it and so did my grocery budget!😂

So, I love that we get a cooking lesson, a history lesson and a comedy show all wrapped into one!! ✌🤗

You must have read my mind, nothing is better than turkish lentil soup on a cold day! And now I can make it myself.Thank you!

The way bahar put corrections in the subtitles with smile, makes me wanna believe in true friendship💓

I’m Lebanese and we add sautéed onion and little rice ( for thickening ) at the end. The stock is added after the starch is scooped from the boiling lentils.

I made this soup today and it was the most wonderful and comforting meal I could've wished for. Thank you for sharing :)

I’m making this today! Thank you, Refika, I love your channel. Turkish cuisine is amazing. Big hugs from Colombia 💖

Love lentil soup! Even in Scotland you have this soup. My mother brought us up with this. Now living in Sweden, I still do it! However, loved seeing the variety of extras you put in! Thank you for your ideas and thank you for sharing them with us. You're such fun to watch! 🤗❤

@lindaj5492

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Lentils with a ham bone cooking in the pot 😋

This soup will save the world. It's so easy to make, even with the meatballs, and so good. My autistic daughter who is a super fussy eater loved it! We all did. I'm in love with your channel, your enthusiasm and your positive energy. Thank you.

I love how we aren't just getting recipes here but valuable language lessons from the added words here and there. Thank you Refika and Bahar. Friends for life!

Your town looks so much like mine, the San Francisco Bay Area. With the bridges, hills and water. We have a similar climate, as well. I'll make your delicious lentil soup recipe and raise a spoon to you from our ersatz Istanbul 🥰 Here's hoping to visit in person in the new year.

@panuntukan

3 жыл бұрын

İ can recognize this part of Istanbul called Kuzguncuk, north of Üsküdar. Unfortunately İstanbul is not so green, but if you go northbound along the Bosphorus, you find nice green places like that.

@worldcitizeng6507

3 жыл бұрын

Refika's "town" is a huge city which sits on Asia & Europe, no other city in the world has this unique geography

@totdana9334

3 жыл бұрын

Super!

@AllisonReece

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I first thought. Is that San Francisco? Wait, no. Beautiful, though.

@ecenbt

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, as someone who grew up in Istanbul, when I first visited the bay area, specifically berkeley and SF, I honestly thought this is my second hometown in the world, I could live here and not miss Istanbul as much, cause they have a lot of similarities

We make something similar in Trinidad called Dhal. We add roasted cumin and sometimes fried split peas balls and call it Karhi.

How sweet can any human possibly be Refika: Yes

İ love your 'no wastes' ideas about using the used water for the garden and not wasting the left over lentils in your bowl!

I subscribed both your Turkish and the English channel. They’re both phenomenal. I made so many of your recipes yet none of them fail even once! I can say you’re really loyal to the Authentic Turkish recipes, ingredients with the twist of modern Refika’s touch. Maybe that’s why your recipes are never boring. Your dynamic personality reflects to your cooking. Makes them so colorful. Brings so many flavors together and brings them to the life. So so happy and feel lucky to have you in the community of cooking. There are alot to learn from you and I anxiously looking forward to it! Thank you!!

Howdy from Texas amiga!!! So good so see ya again!!! Thank you! God's blessings and keep my nation in your prayers! Hasta la vista!

Well, this video was a year ago almost but I just found it. I look forward to making the soup that saves the world! I agree with everyone below how energetic, fun you are --- love what we learn from you about Turkey and the amazing cuisine!

This is fantastic. My daughter can't have tomatoes and I've been struggling to find a lentil soup recipe without tomatoes, and this idea of simple soup with garnish is so great I am surprised I haven't tried it sooner. Thank you.

Turkish lentil soup..delicious, heart- and soulwarming.. Highly recommended and absolutly flu- approved! 👍🏽😁

When I was in Turkey in 2011 I ate this constantly. Soooo good!

@worldcitizeng6507

3 жыл бұрын

me too, everywhere in Turkey I went, i looked for lentil soup

Made this recipe today! My husband (Swedish) loves it!!! It tastes exactly as the ones they serve in Turkish restaurants in Turkey. Thank you! 🤍🤍

I live in the state of Washington in America and love Lentil Soup but never made it myself until yesterday using this recipe. It was delicious plain and I would have enjoyed it that way until gone, but having all of the topping suggestions was wonderful. I never would have thought to add olives or any of the other ones. I only had a avocado and Kalmata olives at the time so they went in with some cayenne pepper and crunchy onions used on salads. Wonderful! Can’t wait to try some of the other ones. Just love watching the videos and seeing how much everyone enjoys making them.

I am intrigued by your cooking, and I grow more interested in your culture every time I watch your channel. Thank you for all if the information you pack into your videos! This is a dish I have to make 😋

This looks a lot like what we call 'masoor dal' in India. There is also a "whole" lentil version which is brown - basically the husk is not removed and it is more nutitious - you can make really hearty stews and thick soups with it, perfect for winter!

I love this video, I am a writer, and when one of my characters was feeling down, she made your lentil soup. Thank you... for everything.

These ideas of improving or actually elevating the taste of the lentil soup are simply amazing...I would never thought of adding olives on top or salad...wow. love from Romania 🇷🇴 ❤ 💕

This is now my go to soup for all these frigid Canadian winter days we’ve been getting. So far my favourite way is with lemon, red pepper and crispy onions! But there’s many more options to try. Thank you for sharing with us Refika!

LENTEJAS! Same here! I grew up on lentil soup made by my mother from Spain. Great source of iron and a cozy meal that happens to be a health food you can feel good about. Simple and super tasty on a budget. P:

Brilliant! I love the topping ideas!

I just love how sincere and refreshing the comments are, tried the soup so many times...it is the best

Always was and is my favourite ! Thank you

It’s delicious, I put olives on top with red chilli flakes and crunched up toasted pita bread. 🤤

There's a kebab shop near my home that makes this soup and i just love it. I've searched the internet for recipes but i never seem to get it right. This is the closest I've ever come! Thank you for sharing it! I had no idea it was so simple. The only thing i added was dried mint, because they do too. It's such a comforting soup!

Definitely making this tomorrow. So excited

Perfect for this cold day in Alaska

@bilgebayazit7748

3 жыл бұрын

and i thought all day long.. what the people do in alaska now, because i am from vienna and it snowed so much here today and i felt, i am like in alaska😄 by the way i was never been there 😅

Can not wait to make this!! Everything you make tastes absolutely delicious!

Thank you! I’ve been wanting a lentil soup recipe for a while now, this looks wonderful. And those toppings, I can’t wait!

Great winter soup!!

i just love your videos Refika! You have fun sharing your cultural dishes and I want to try them all. When COVID is irradicated Im coming for a visit! But first I'm trying this soup! Yesterday we had the last bit of Döner from your easy recipe! It is our favorite! ❤️ you and the team!

Love everything you cook in this beautiful kitchen!!! ❤️ Love all the small tips here and there!!

Yes to everything you make. I just LOVE the flavours of this cuisine.

You are the happy corner!!!!! You are the main ingredient. You make so many people happy . " Smile and the world will smile because of u"... thats for u.

Love this soup had it often when I visited turkey thank you for posting x

Love your recipes!Outstanding! Also you look so happy!

Loved it. Def will try. So inspired. Thank you

Great recipe! Thanks as always!

This was one of the first dishes I was introduced to in Turkey. Love it!

Wowww.. looks so yummy... Definitely trying it today !

Love your smiles and your enthusiasm when you cook and explain the history and memories of the recipe.

I rediscovered the wonder of lentil soup from a soup mix! Now I have a jar of lentils so I can make my own. I love a thick soup and especially one that can handle all kinds of additions. Thank you for posting your recipe - I can't wait to try!

It's wonderful to see a bit of the culture through food. Your recipes are amazing and I'll be trying them once I muster up enough courage to cook again.

I must make this today! I have never had it, but I feel like I can taste it just watching you! OMG my mouth is watering!!! Thank you so much for all your videos! ❤️ you’re just wonderful!!!

This looks delicious!! And I love watching her cook!!

Just made this. Soooo good. Thanks lady.

You're a pretty lady grown but were such a cutie pie kiddo! I literally just found red organic lentils at Aldi. 😌

Mmm. I just made this and I’m in heaven. ❤️

Divinely delicious as always! Thank you!

I'll be trying this! Thanks.

Amazing! I hope you realize you are bringing knowledge through cultures and you explain it so well! You might be on to bringing world peace through your educational classes!

Refika, I made it today and can I just send you a kiss 😘 I substituted vegetable stock instead of chicken and it came out perfectly. I will be making it again. It was such a bowl of comfort food and thank you for introducing us to it.

Wow, I'm blown away! Incredible looking. Will try this soup. Those bowls were gorgeous too. ❤

Such wonderful good ideas ! and I love all the bowls ! Thanks !

Oh My Goodness This will be a Favorite at my Home!!!

@bibihussain8597

3 жыл бұрын

I love your soup sis you are great 🙏

And just like that, my dinner plans are complete. Thank you!

Looks delicious, and so simple!

I keep making this soup! Thank you again.

Mmmmmhhhhh, YUMMY!!! I LOVE lentin soup anyway, and this is completely different to the traditional german lentil soup. Will copy your variation next week! Greetings from Berlin!

Honestly you are one of the best chef on KZread. I really enjoy you videos. You are also entertainer🥰.. your videos deserve millions of subscribers. Thanks

This soup is not only the easiest to make, but also an extremely satisfying one. I recommend to top yours with some chili oil and a dollop of yogurt - it's a game changer!

I love how you are always about saving resources, recycling things ❤️

Oh my mom loves lentil opposite for me,now because of you i can give it another try. Thank you ,bless you. End of quarantine buffalo,ny. USA 🇺🇸 🌎

This soup was sooooo tasty!!! Such simplicity but yet so delicious. I couldn't believe it! I made the simple version and I made enough to freeze for later dinners and will definitely try the other combinations. Thank you so much for this recipe!! Keep up the beautiful work!

This video was extremely inspirational. I only had that soup the classic way, never thought of putting toppings on it to vary. Thank you!

This is so amazing! The food feeds my tummy and her aura fills my soul!!!!

Lovely recipe 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland ♥️

In my family we are used to making it with paper paste and I've always asked why in turkey it is so plain and so delicious. We will definately try it this way. (For best results take some sucuk with the soup like mezze) Greetings from Bulgaria. Love you.

@Ay-mc8kz

3 жыл бұрын

I am turkish and my family cooks this with pepper or tomato paste as well😂

@sanbilge

3 жыл бұрын

Some families add some pepper or tomato paste in Turkey too. Because it deepens the orange color and adds nutrition, my mom adds a carrot in it as well.

Thank you Refika! I can't wait to make this soup.

This is also Cooked in Lebanon! It’s true all kids and adults like it and very healthy! We put cumin - a lot of cumin and lemon. Try it with fried kibbeh.