ICY OLIVE SOUP

When summer turns up the heat, I reach for this cool, refreshing soup. The color of the olives contrasts nicely with the creamy yogurt base.

—THERESA GOBLE MUSCATINE, IA



PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt

2 cans (10 1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted

2 cans (2 1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained

1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Seasoned croutons, optional

In a large bowl, stir the yogurt until smooth. Whisk in the broth. Add the next six ingredients; mix well. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with croutons if desired.