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11 Cold Soup Recipes for When It’s Really Freakin’ Hot Out
August is almost here and I am SO done with the heat. It was kind of nice in the beginning, especially since we had a pretty icy spring this year. But as the days toll on, I’m not sure how much longer I can handle the sweatiness and discomfort. Obviously, everything I put in my mouth needs to be at room temperature or under.
Enter, chilled soups. You may be familiar with gazpacho—a blend of vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, always served chilled—but the category of chilled soups goes far beyond just that. With just a blender and minimal cooking, you can turn almost any vegetable (or fruit!) into a cool snack or side dish for when it is just too damn hot out.
If you want to try them out but don’t know where to begin, reach for one of these 11 recipes. The only catch is that, while they’re all refreshing and delicious, they don’t have quite enough nutrients or calories to qualify as full meals. So just be sure to pair them with something else. May we suggest one of these, easy, no-cook recipes?
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http://cleanfooddirtycity.com1 Chilled Carrot Soup With Dill Crema from Clean Food Dirty City
The secret to the dairy-free dill cream in this recipe? Soaked cashews—they have the creamiest texture when blended. Get the recipe here.
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Maria del Mar Sacasa / http://www.bonappetit.com2 Chilled Cucumber Soup With Soba Noodles from Bon Appétit
This bowl is a lot more filling than your typical chilled soup. You can thank fiber-rich soba noodles and shredded chicken for that. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.thefullhelping.com3 Chilled Plum Soup With Cashew Cream from The Full Helping
Take advantage of ripe summer plums with this vibrant soup. It’s a little tart, a little sweet, and a lotta perfect. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.blissfulbasil.com/4 Chilled Vegan Sweet Corn and Cauliflower Bisque from Blissful Basil
If you haven’t had enough sweet corn this summer, make this recipe stat. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.amuse-your-bouche.com5 3-Ingredient Blueberry Soup from Amuse Your Bouche
Sweet soup? Don’t knock it till you try it. Obviously this makes a great dessert. And with a lot of fiber from the blueberries and a bit of protein from the Greek yogurt, this makes a good, filling snack too. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.foodiecrush.com6 Classic Gazpacho from Foodie Crush
Considering it’s basically the OG chilled soup, I had to include a gazpacho recipe. I like this one especially because it hasn’t been blended thoroughly, so it still has a nice chunky texture. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.loveandlemons.com/7 Zucchini Basil Soup from Love and Lemons
Spiralized zucchini and crispy croutons are the secret to this soup’s deliciousness. Get the recipe here.
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https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/8 Chilled Cauliflower and Yogurt Soup from The View From Great Island
Yogurt adds a nice tang to this creamy cauliflower number. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.greenkitchenstories.com9 Cold Sweet Summer Soup from Green Kitchen Stories
This soup may look like just strawberries and cream, but it is so much more. Kefir, dates, and eggs all take it to another level. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.framedcooks.com/10 Chilled Hummus Soup from Framed Cooks
Hummus soup? Yup, it’s as good as it sounds. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.cottercrunch.com11 Chilled Artichoke and Avocado Soup from Cotter Crunch
If you’re a fan of avocados, then you’ll definitely like this chilled soup. Get the recipe here.