Mexican Cold Pea Soup

Name: Mexican Cold Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, defrosted; 0.5 cup fresh lime juice; 2 cups plain yogurt; 0.5 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cups ice water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 0.25 cup red bell pepper, chopped, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, or to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper, or to taste

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This is a recipe my stepfather has been making for years. He learned it while living in Mexico. It is delicious and is best when you let it sit overnight.

Recipe by STUUUAAART

Published on August 11, 2009

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, defrosted
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 cups plain yogurt
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups ice water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper, or to taste

Directions

Puree peas in a food processor or blender, constantly scraping down the sides. If peas are too dry, add a little of the lime juice.
Add remaining lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and chili powder. Blend until liquefied. Pour into a large bowl; add ice water and salt and stir to incorporate. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 to 6 hours.
Garnish each serving with red pepper, tomato, and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299	Calories
20g	Fat
22g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 2101mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 34mg	172%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 414mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.