Blender to Bowl: Chilled Summer Soup Recipes

Enjoy summer's bounty straight from the fridge with these cold-on-purpose soup recipes.
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Chilled Spanish-Style Tomato Soup

Alpha Smoot
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This sophisticated recipe is a close cousin of gazpacho, a Spanish soup usually made with a tomato base. A slew of protein- and flavor-rich garnishes make it a delicious meal.

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Golden Gazpacho

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So sunny, this gazpacho is made from yellow tomatoes, squash, bell pepper, and carrot juice, and is a refreshing change from the traditional version.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Sang An
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From unconventional to full-on fruity: Slurp a savory-sweet gazpacho of watermelon or peach.

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Sweet Red Pepper-Beet Soup

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Sauteed shallots and goat cheese complement earthy beets and red peppers. For an extra-sharp spin on the same combination, try a borscht with yogurt and caraway seeds (and a side of fresh dill pickles).

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Cold Potato-Leek Soup

Potato soup's made its name as rib-sticking winter comfort food, but fresh chives and a chilled preparation make this one summer-approved.Get the Cold Potato-Leek Soup Recipe

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Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup

Petrina Tinslay
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This two-ingredient soup makes a simple, satisfying side for chicken or fish. Got more time on your hands? Try our Cucumber-Buttermilk Gazpacho, which could stand as a meal in itself.

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Cold Southwestern Corn and Shrimp Soup

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Sweet corn is the star of this hearty southwestern soup -- or lend your ears an exotic edge with jalapeno, lime, and coconut milk.

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Avocado, Radish, and Basil Soup

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Three iconic warm-weather flavors unite in one cold-served bowl.

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Andrea's Spicy BLT Soup

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The freshest seasonal L and T make the BLT a tempting summer meal. Enjoy this classic a whole new way -- by eating it with a spoon.

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Curried Zucchini Soup

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Prepare for August's inevitable zucchini fatigue. This curried soup is CPR for the CSA set.

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Chilled Carrot Soup

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Butter, honey, and toasted breadcrumbs give this cool carrot puree a velvety richness.

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Light Gazpacho Broth

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This featherweight gazpacho boasts a remarkably complex flavor, thanks to its long list of farm-fresh ingredients.

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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Tarragon Syrup

Elizabeth Watt
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End a summer meal on a sweet note with a chilled puree of herbed cantaloupe or rhubarb and raspberries.

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