Homemade Soups in Paris: Warmth and Tradition at Derya
At Derya, a good soup begins with simple ingredients, fresh produce and patient cooking. Since 1998, our restaurant in Paris's 10th arrondissement has served homemade recipes inspired by Turkish, Kurdish and Mediterranean traditions. Lentils, onions, garlic, spices and aromatic broths are carefully prepared to create generous, comforting soups full of natural flavour.
Our lentil soup, known in Turkey as Mercimek Çorbası, is a cornerstone of Turkish and Kurdish cuisine. Tender lentils are slowly cooked with soft onions, fragrant garlic and a balanced blend of spices until the soup develops its characteristic velvety texture. Nourishing without feeling heavy, it can be enjoyed as a starter or a light meal and is an ideal introduction to authentic Turkish soup in Paris.
Derya also serves a gratinated onion soup made with onions that are slowly caramelised to reveal their natural sweetness. They are simmered in a savoury broth, topped with melting cheese and finished in the oven. The result balances the depth of the broth, the softness of the onions and the richness of the gratin.
Whether you are looking for lentil soup in Paris, traditional Mercimek Çorbası or comforting French onion soup, Derya welcomes you in Paris 10 for a warm, generous dish prepared with care.
