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Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let them brown.

Add the frozen petite peas to the pot, followed by the water. Stir in the black pepper, turmeric, and consommé powder (or pour in the vegetable/chicken broth if using). Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Increase the heat to high and bring the soup mixture to a rolling boil. While the soup is heating, finely chop the cilantro (or parsley, if preferred).

Once the soup reaches a boil, remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until it reaches a chunky, not completely smooth, consistency. Alternatively, transfer batches to a regular blender and blend until chunky, then return to the pot.

Stir the chopped cilantro (or parsley) into the blended soup. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each serving and serve immediately with challah croutons on the side for dipping.


Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let them brown.

Add the frozen petite peas to the pot, followed by the water. Stir in the black pepper, turmeric, and consommé powder (or pour in the vegetable/chicken broth if using). Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Increase the heat to high and bring the soup mixture to a rolling boil. While the soup is heating, finely chop the cilantro (or parsley, if preferred).

Once the soup reaches a boil, remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until it reaches a chunky, not completely smooth, consistency. Alternatively, transfer batches to a regular blender and blend until chunky, then return to the pot.

Stir the chopped cilantro (or parsley) into the blended soup. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each serving and serve immediately with challah croutons on the side for dipping.
