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15 Quick & Easy Cold Soups For Hot Days

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If you only think of soups in the midst of winter, you are missing out! Cuisines all over the world have cold soups that are perfect for when it is hot out. After all, you still have to eat, even if there is a heatwave! We have 15 recipes, from classic gazpacho to Cold Soba Soup, recipes featuring roasted red peppers, beets, cucumbers, and zucchini – even a pear soup.

Gazpacho

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Classic gazpacho with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and a zippy drizzle of sherry vinegar. Get the recipe for Gazpacho.

Cucumber Almond Milk Gazpacho

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Cucumbers, almonds, spinach, mint leaves – and sourdough bread – are blended with almond milk for a creamy, full-bodied soup. Get the recipe for Cucumber Almond Milk Gazpacho.

Cold Soba Soup with Watercress & Radishes

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Based on vegetable broth and enriched with tofu, this soup features soy sauce, ginger, Sriracha, watercress, peas, daikon, and of course, slurpy soba noodles. Get the recipe for Cold Soba Soup with Watercress & Radishes.

Cold Watermelon Soup in Gazpacho Style

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This watermelon soup is a cold, refreshing, and sweet-savory summer soup that is prepared in gazpacho style. It means blended raw without straining and serve chilled. This soup will surely cool you down on a hot summer day. Get the recipe for Cold Watermelon Soup in Gazpacho Style.

Cold Roasted Red Pepper Soup

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This light and creamy chilled roasted red pepper soup is a mouthwatering way to fill you up and cool you down without weighing you down! Made with crisp red peppers, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this cold soup is an excellent addition to your summer menu. Get the recipe for Cold Roasted Red Pepper Soup.

Andalusian Gazpacho 

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In a hot weather there’s nothing better than a bowl of cold fresh soup. This Spain Gazpacho recipe uses simple ingredients and requires zero cooking time. Just blend it, chill and serve. Andalusian Gazpacho Recipe.

Cold Borscht

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Refreshing and delicious Cold Borscht or as they also call it in several Eastern European countries – Holodnik. Super easy to make and great for lunch or dinner, especially during hot summer days. Cold Borscht Recipe. Get the recipe for Cold Borscht.

Spicy Green Goddess Gazpacho

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This beautiful green summer is soup so light and creamy, you’ll be glad you’re an all-season soup lover! Spicy Green Goddess Gazpacho starts with coconut milk blended up with crispy cucumbers, rich avocados, and bright herbs, lemon and miso. A serrano pepper adds delightful spice. It’s a flavorsome chilled treat on a hot summer day! Get the recipe for Spicy Green Goddess Gazpacho.

Okroshka – Cold Summer Soup

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Okroshka soup made with boiled and fresh vegetables, eggs, fresh summer herbs, and cooked meat is a healthy Eastern European dish. This cold summer soup is a perfect option for hot summer days when the thought of spending too much time near the hot stove is not as exciting. Get the recipe for Okroshka – Cold Summer Soup.

Zucchini Soup 

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Zucchini Soup is an easy summer soup recipe made with a few simple ingredients and a splash of cream. I love all of the amazing zucchini that is in stores during the summer and I’ve been taking full advantage of it this month with some of these easy zucchini recipes. Get the recipe for Zucchini Soup.

Vegan Cold Pear Soup

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A sweet and savoury vegan cold pear soup! It’s naturally sweet, thanks to ripe pears, and it’s incredibly flavourful, despite only having 8 ingredients. Makes a fabulously unique starter or dessert that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Get the recipe for Vegan Cold Pear Soup.

Summer Sweet Corn Gazpacho

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This summer sweet corn gazpacho is a creamy, cold soup full of flavor from fresh summer vegetables! Topped with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil, it’s light, fresh, and perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day! Get the recipe for Summer Sweet Corn Gazpacho.

Spanish Salmorejo Recipe (Cold Tomato Soup)

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While there’s nothing better than hot tomato soup on a cold day, the reverse is true for the warmer months. This cold tomato soup is thick and creamy with a perky acidity from good sherry wine vinegar. This easy Salmorejo recipe is an Andalusian classic that just needs a few good ingredients to make it splendorous. I consider this chilled Spanish tomato soup to be a thicker, creamier gazpacho. It tastes light and refreshing, but with a silky luxurious mouth feel that’s perfect for the hot summer months. Get the recipe for Spanish Salmorejo Recipe (Cold Tomato Soup).

Watermelon Gazpacho with Serrano Chiles and Mint

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Watermelon Gazpacho with Serrano Chiles and Mint is the perfect refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer day! Get the recipe for Watermelon Gazpacho with Serrano Chiles and Mint.

Raspberry Jalapeño Soup

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This chilled raspberry jalapeño soup is great for a summer brunch or light lunch. It’s fruity and creamy with a kick, and will make you question everything you know about soup. Get the recipe for Raspberry Jalapeño Soup.

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