These Delicious Soups Make Iftar Feel Complete

Iftar feels complete once there is a warm and delicious bowl of soup on the table. After a long day of fasting, that first spoonful brings comfort and helps everyone settle in before the rest of the meal. I always start with soup because it feels gentle, filling, and easy to share. From simple lentil recipes to heartier versions with meat and legumes, these soups are the ones I keep coming back to during Ramadan.

Red Lentil Soup

Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi in Turkish) is a light, nutritious, and comforting soup made with red lentils, vegetables, spices, and stock. This extremely delicious & creamy soup is super easy to make, and ready in just 30 minutes, perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner!

To learn more: Turkish Red Lentil Soup - Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi

Yogurt Soup

Yayla Corbasi (or Turkish Yogurt Soup or Yoğurtlu Çorba) is a delicious and filling Turkish Soup made with yogurt, rice, and mint sauce. You can make this rice soup with a minimum of preparation and only a few basic ingredients.

To learn more: Yayla Corbasi - Turkish Yogurt Soup

Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup is a hearty and delicious combination of lamb or veal, lentils, and chickpeas. Packed with healthy, filling, and super flavorful ingredients, this cosy soup is considered as a meal itself.

To learn more: Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpea Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

This easy yet super delicious Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Celeriac (Celery Root) is a perfect winter warmer and extremely easy to make. 

The combination of two underrated and not much-loved vegetables is surprisingly satisfying. Although roasting the vegetables might sound like an extra job and more washing up, it is a necessary step to intensify the flavor of the soup.

To learn more: Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Celeriac

Meatball and Potato Soup

Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth. This traditional Turkish meatball dish is full of Mediterranean flavours and extremely easy to make.

To learn more: Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup

Orzo Soup

Arpa Şehriye Çorbası, or Turkish Orzo Soup, is a comforting and delicious tomato-based soup made with orzo pasta, chicken stock, and flavoured with garlic, mint, and flaked chilli. This Turkish favourite is super easy to make, uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and works beautifully as a quick starter or a light, comforting meal.

To learn more: Arpa Şehriye Çorbası - Turkish Orzo Soup

Tarhana Soup

Turkish Tarhana Soup, or Tarhana Çorbası, starts with dried tarhana powder—a fermented blend of flour, yogurt, and vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs. The result is a deliciously rich, tangy soup with a creamy texture, perfect for chilly days or when you want something warm and nourishing.

To learn more: Turkish Tarhana Soup - Tarhana Çorbası

Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is super easy to make, extremely delicious, healthy, and full of Mediterranean flavors. This low-carb keto soup is made with roasted red peppers, juicy end-of-summer tomatoes, and onions. 

The natural flavor of the fresh tomatoes is what determines the flavor of the soup so using fully ripe tomatoes is the key to success!

To learn more: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a smooth, delicious, and comforting dish when you are craving a bowl of warmth or when the weather starts turning. It is packed with rich flavours, very easy to make, and great for entertaining.

To learn more: Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Greek Chicken Soup

Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs. This classic Greek soup combines simple ingredients to create a creamy, silky texture without using any cream. I like to use leftover roast chicken to save time, but you can easily make it the traditional way with uncooked chicken if you prefer. 

To learn more: Greek Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono