In many cuisines throughout the world, different versions of tomato soup have always been a favorite of children and adults alike. Creamy, tangy tomato soup is one of the most common soups in Turkey too, served before both lunch and dinner.

Prepared in nearly every household, restaurant and workplace cafeteria, most Turkish cooks have their own unique version of the recipe for tomato soup. Some, like I, prefer it creamy with added milk.

Others prefer it tangy with the addition of common Aegean spices like oregano. Some like it hot and spicy so they add hot red pepper flakes and other spices common in the southeastern regions of Turkey.

However it's prepared, Turkish-style tomato soup is easy to make and compliments the simplest fare like cold sandwiches and grilled cheese to the fanciest of fare. Your kids will love it, too.

Try this easy recipe for Turkish-style tomato soup that uses tomato juice that I make at home. Go ahead and enjoy this world classic soup Turkish-style.