7 Cool And Refreshing Summer Soups
Photo, Sian Richards.
5 cool and refreshing summer soups
Tomato-Almond Summer Gazpacho
Almonds and bread bring creaminess and body to this chilled soup. Serve with charcuterie for a Spanish-style supper. Get this tomato-almond summer gazpacho soup recipe.
Cucumber gazpacho
Cucumber, avocado, chopped mint and chives blend together into this refreshing starter, topped with a cool sour cream gelée.
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Spiked pepper gazpacho
A pitcher of this red pepper gazpacho will add some spice to your appetizer course — and if you spike it with vodka and serve it in glasses, you have a cocktail appetizer. Serve with a drizzle of cilantro cream.
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Watermelon gazpacho
It takes just minutes to whirl up this refreshing twist on gazpacho. We’ve added chunks of sweet summery watermelon to the traditional tomato base that we instantly created using vegetable cocktail juice — our secret ingredient.
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Chilled beet and apple soup
If you've been buying beets with the gorgeous green tops for salads this summer, you may find you have extra beets hanging around the house. This cool and colourful soup is a great way to use them all.
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Modern gazpacho with avocado
Blitz, blend and refrigerate. Serve this cool tomato soup with diced avocado on top.
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Chilled cantaloupe and strawberry soup
This ginger-flavoured soup is fabulous to begin a weekend brunch. And while it works with light sour cream, you’ll get a better texture if you use regular.
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