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Mexican Cold Pea Soup Recipe
Mexican Cold Pea Soup represents stepfather's preparations made for years after learning this recipe while living in Mexico for authentic cultural food experiences. This cultural recipe showcases genuine Mexican cooking learned through direct cultural immersion and traditional preparation methods. The living-in-Mexico experience ensures authentic cultural techniques.
My stepfather has been making this Mexican cold pea soup recipe for years. He learned it while living in Mexico. It is delicious and tastes best after it sits overnight.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, defrosted
½ cup fresh lime juice, divided
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 tomato, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper, or to taste
Directions
Add peas to the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse, constantly scraping down the sides of the bowl, until puréed. Add a little lime juice if peas are too dry. Add yogurt, olive oil, remaining lime juice, garlic, and chili powder; pulse until liquefied. Pour soup into a large bowl; stir in ice water and salt until incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours to overnight.
Garnish servings with bell pepper, tomato, and jalapeño.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 299 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
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| 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 | 19% |
| Vitamin C 34mg | 38% |
| 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.
