Iraqi Cold Yogurt and Tomato Soup - Hasa Laban Ma' Tomata

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

4 cup tomato juice

2 cup unsweetened yogurt

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tbl olive oil

Salt

Pepper to taste

1/4 tsp chilli powder

2 tbl finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

Cooking Instructions:

Thoroughly mix all ingredients except the coriander leaves. Chill in a refrigerator for at least two hours. Place in serving bowls and garnish with the chopped coriander leaves. Cold soups provide a refreshing midday meal or snack in the hot lands of the Middle East and North Africa. They are simple to prepare and in many cases turn out to be a gourmet's delight.

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