When summer temperatures soar, nothing beats a refreshing cold soup to cool you down. These recipes are perfect for hot days, offering a burst of fresh flavors without the need to turn on the stove. They’re easy to make, delicious, and will keep you feeling cool and satisfied all season long.
Cold Strawberry Soup
A chilled strawberry soup with orange and mint. Perfect as an appetizer or dessert to cool you off on a hot day.
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Cucumber Gazpacho
This cucumber gazpacho has a creamy texture from avocado and soaked cashews, highlighted with lime, basil, and mint. It’s a great way to refresh on a hot summer day.
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Chilled Cherry Fennel Soup
Slightly sweet with tangy fennel and dill, this chilled cherry fennel soup is a refreshing way to beat the summer heat.
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Cold Avocado Soup
This cold avocado soup is creamy and refreshing. It’s a great light meal or starter for a hot day, somewhere between guacamole and gazpacho.
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Okroshka (Cold Summer Soup)
Okroshka, made with boiled and fresh vegetables, eggs, fresh herbs, and cooked meat, is a great Eastern European dish for hot summer days.
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Gaspacho (Spanish Cold Soup Recipe)
Gaspacho, a classic Spanish cold soup, is a refreshing way to cool down on a hot day with its fresh and vibrant flavors.
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Easy Shrimp Ceviche with Tomatoes
This easy shrimp ceviche with tomatoes is a perfect summer dish to cool you off. Made with simple ingredients, it’s quick and refreshing.
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Cold Watermelon Soup
This watermelon soup is a cold, refreshing, sweet-savory summer soup prepared in gazpacho style. Perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
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Cold Cucumber Soup (15 Mins!)
This light and refreshing cold cucumber soup, made with cucumber, avocado, garlic, and herbs, is a great choice for a hot summer day. Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Easy Gazpacho Recipe
This easy gazpacho recipe, made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and onion, is the ultimate summer refresher. Perfect for enjoying all summer long.
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Anchovy Gazpacho
This easy anchovy gazpacho, made with charred tomatoes, fresh cucumber, and anchovies, is a great cold soup for hot summer days.
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Creamy Zucchini Basil Soup
This creamy zucchini basil soup, made with just six simple ingredients, is perfect served chilled during the summer. It’s dairy-free and vegan.
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Chilled Cucumber Soup
This chilled cucumber soup is quick to make and perfect for a hot summer meal. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly, keeping you cool without the stove.
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