Recipe - Cold Southwestern Pea Soup

Very refreshing on a hot summer day. Diners customize their portion with the garnishes.

Ingredients:

2 (10 oz.) packages of frozen peas, set 1/2 cup aside for garnish.
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
4 cloves garlic - minced
1T chile powder
2 cups ice water
2T kosher salt

Method

1. Put garlic and peas in food processor, pureé til smooth
2. Add yogurt, oil, lime and chile powder, process to combine well
3. Stit in awter and salt, refrigerate
4. Serve with garnishes on the side:
   • reserved whole peas
   • chopped tomato
   • fine chopped red pepper
   • minced jalepeño
   • shredded cilantro