36 Cold Soup Recipes to Keep You Cool This Summer
When the summer heat is thick enough to cut, cold soup is a relief. A quick watermelon gazpacho or cool-and-creamy blend of peas and yogurt will chill the body and calm the mind. Luckily, many of these cold soup recipes are also quick and easy to make, even in a humid August kitchen, thanks to your blender or food processor. Check out our list below for our best recipes for refreshing corn soup, chilled ramen, salmorejo, radish-buttermilk soup, and more.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/36Chilled Coconut Corn Soup
Fresh and bright, with the pure flavors of sweet corn and lime juice, this creamy cold soup is exactly what you want for a light meal on a late summer day. It also just happens to be vegan, enriched with coconut milk and a Yukon Gold potato.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova3/36Chilled Beet Soup With Buttermilk, Cucumbers, and Dill (Chlodnik)
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Styling by Ali Nardi4/36Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwiches with Green Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Photo by Christopher Testani9/36Lemongrass-Ginger-Carrot Soup
You can eat this soup hot, but we prefer it chilled. Chicken stock (or bone broth) adds deep savory flavor that's enhanced with peeled and minced fresh ginger and lemongrass, plus the most flavorful carrots you can find.
Photo by Alex Lau14/36Sippin’ Green Gazpacho
This zippy, herbaceous, drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers market in a glass. Try making it instead of your standard morning smoothie and your day will be off to a great start.
