You may think of soup as just a wintery thing, or something to eat while staring out the window on a rainy day, but the year is long, and there’s so much soup to be had. I cannot come and arrest you for eating the wrong soups during the wrong season, for I am not the soup police. No matter how many applications I submit. That said, some soups are just better in the summer.
Unconvinced? Try one of these 11 great summer soup recipes and find out.
Summer Gazpacho
This might be the first thing you think of when it comes to summer soups, and there’s a reason for that. Gazpacho is refreshing as can be. You can do it a million ways, too. Below you’ll see a classic ‘spacho recipe, but don’t be afraid to dress it up in differentoutfits.
Recipe: The Salty Marshmallow
Summer Minestrone Soup
This is the easiest, most obvious, and least rule-bound soup here. Plus, vegetables are popping off in the summer; corn, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and more. You already know what to do. Grab whatever’s fresh and local, and go to town. If you need more guidance, here’s a great summer minestrone.
Recipe: Simply Recipes
Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Summer corn is wonderful, and shrimp is wonderful year-round. It may not be cold, but with the right ingredients, you can feel refreshed from chowder all the same.
Recipe: Belle of the Kitchen
Zucchini Soup with Yogurt, Lemon, and Dill
Green stuff always tastes fresh, and that’s a fact. Zucchini, celery, and dill fill out the flavor profile of this nice summer soup, and the lemony yogurt brings it all together.
Recipe: Bowl of Delicious
Chilled Tomato Peach Soup with Pistachio Basil Pistou
Like all of these soups (and all cooking, really), you want to make sure you have the freshest produce possible for this. Don’t be afraid of the word pistou; you just need a blender.
Recipe: Gourmande in the Kitchen
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This is so cheap and easy. The more lemony, the more summery. That’s what I’ve always said, at least.
Recipe: Salt and Lavender
Chicken Tortilla Soup
These deep, soulful flavors work on a cold night just as they do on a hot day. Get lots of fresh cilantro, fresh avocado, and fresh cheese, and you’re in business.
Recipe: My Latina Table
Cold Asparagus Bisque
Did you know bisques could be cold? I didn’t. They can. Grab your asparagus during the early summer, when they’re still coming down from peak season in the spring.
Recipe: Just a Little Bit of Bacon
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Cold Corn Soup with Basil Oil
Shallots and corn are doing the heavy-lifting here. Plus, that basil oil is a lot easier to make than it seems: All you need is basil and oil.
Recipe: Food52
White Chicken Chili with Avocado Cream
Melty cheese, white chili, and avocado are summer comfort in a bowl. Garnish with as many fresh summer herbs as you can.
Recipe: EatingWell
Korean Cucumber Soup
This is super easy to prepare, especially since you’re just combining some chopped ingredients with cold water. This is refreshing as can be, and also very much bridges the gap between soup and salad.
Recipe: Korean Bapsang
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