It’s hot out there! When the sun’s blazing, there’s nothing more refreshing than a chilled summer soup to cool you down. These cold soups, from a kicked-up Spanish gazpacho to a chilled roasted red pepper soup with quinoa, offer a refreshing mix of ideas for soups that make the most out of your summer produce. Most of these are easy to prepare and they’re loaded with nutrients! We even found a chilled peach soup with goat cheese. Yes, you read that right! Peach soup! Grab a spoon and dip into chilled soups that are so darn good, you’ll want to make them a staple in your summertime repertoire!
Gazpacho
Gazpacho, a chilled soup that originated in Spain, is perhaps the most well-known of all the chilled soups. If you haven’t tried it yet, this recipe from Love & Lemons is a delicious place to start. Traditional gazpacho recipes have tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers in the recipe, along with bread to thicken the soup. This one kicks it up a notch with the addition of Fresno chilies, red onion, and cilantro. It’s a flavorful soup perfect for a hot summer day.
Cold Cucumber Soup
Cucumbers don’t get nearly enough attention, do they? These little powerhouses are hydrating, delicious, and great for summer snacking! This recipe from Veggie Inspired puts cucumbers front and center in this refreshing creamy cold cucumber soup. It’s a great starter for a meal or good enough as a light meal on its own. It’s easy and can be prepared in minutes. Just blend, chill, and serve!
Chilled Peach Soup with Goat Cheese
Peach soup? You bet! This recipe comes from chef Jason Franey when he was the chef at Canlis, a restaurant in Seattle. He has since left that restaurant but this soup, featured on Food & Wine’s website, is legendary. It’s everything you want in a summer soup – sweet, tangy, refreshing, and cold! The peaches are marinated overnight so this isn’t one you can whip up on a whim. But it’s worth the effort! Pairing it with a glass of champagne is sublime.
Chilled Green Pea Soup
There might be no better way to use those frozen peas in your freezer than this gorgeous green pea soup. This recipe from From My Bowl is budget-friendly, healthy, and oh-so-good! The fresh flavors and bright green color make this a perfect summertime soup. You can keep it in the refrigerator for five days or in the freezer for up to two months.
Salmorejo
Salmorejo is a cold Spanish soup without any of the extra veggies found in gazpacho. It’s usually garnished with a boiled egg and ham. This version from Spanish Sabores uses just seven ingredients. It’s packed with flavor, loaded with antioxidants, and a smooth, satisfying summer meal.
Chilled Asparagus Vichyssoise
This stunning vichyssoise from Tasting Table is a sophisticated chilled soup to serve when you want to impress. This creamy smooth cold soup is made with potatoes, sauteed leeks, and fresh asparagus. It’s a delight for any summertime soiree.
Holodnik
Holodnik is an Eastern European cold soup recipe, similar to borscht. Holodnik literally translates to “cold soup”. This gorgeous tangy Russian soup from Natasha’s Kitchen is loaded with beets, which give it this stunning hue. No photoshop needed – this soup really is that vibrant color! It’s a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Chilled Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Quinoa
If you’ve never roasted your own red peppers before, this is your chance. This chilled roasted red pepper soup from Spoonful of Plants calls for roasting your own peppers, peeling the skins, and then blending those tender, sweet and smoky peppers into a beautiful soup. This soup also has quinoa, avocado, and scallions, which packs it full of nutrients and flavor!
Thai Zucchini Coconut Soup
Zucchini is abundant in the summer; finding new ways to use it can keep this vegetable front and center on your table all summer long. This Thai zucchini coconut soup from Martha Stewart is a unique and delicious way to make the most of your summer squash. Canned coconut milk and potatoes make for a creamy, rich base and it only takes about 30 minutes to make! Yum!
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