Mercimek çorbası is a comforting and nutritious lentil soup that you may know from Turkish restaurants. Pronounced 'mehr-jee-mek chor-bah-suh', the Cypriot version of the dish (this recipe) uses a generous amount of lemon juice as a key ingredient for a fresh, zesty flavour and bright golden hue. Chopped onions add an earthy fragrance that balances the creamy lentils, while ground black pepper brings gentle warmth. As we use plenty of lemon juice in our recipe, you may wish