Do you love soups, but on hot days you start to sweat just at the sight of a warm meal? Do not panic. Nothing is lost because I have a great solution. The cooling star of the summer – is on the menu. Delicious cold soups are a great addition to the summer diet – they are light, full of vitamins, macro- and microelements, they quench thirst and cool the body from the inside. Besides, such a cold chiller menu can be remarkably diverse. Be sure to try all of the suggestions – especially when the sun heats up the summer days…
Cold vegetable soups
Cold soups are usually prepared on the basis of natural yoghurt, kefir, or buttermilk. Some people prefer sour milk, but real milk is not easy to get. Fermented dairy products make an excellent basis for cold soups, although they are not necessary. Cold soups made of vegetables only, especially those with a lot of juice, such as tomatoes, are also very tasty. And what vegetables do we use to prepare cold soups. The beetroot is primarily associated with cold soup. Immediately after that, young radishes, cucumbers, sorrel, or spinach. But cold soup can also be prepared from leeks, carrots and even garlic.
Cold Fruit soups
Fantastic coolers can be prepared from fruit, especially seasonal ones. They are delicious, sweet, and refreshing. It is a soup and dessert rolled into one. Children especially love them, but adults may also drool at the sight of them. I still remember the taste of a cold sour cherry soup that’s y Grandma was making for us during the summer days…. Believe me, when I say to you, that is on that’s hot day there was really nothing better than that !
Cold soups from around the world
Cold soups is not only our Polish specialty. Cold soups are eaten almost all over the world, especially local ingredients. The cuisines in southern Europe are particularly rich in cold soups : Spaniards, Portuguese and Bulgarians eat them.
***Here are some of my favorite ***
Ajo Blanco
is a traditional Spanish garlic and almond cold soup, popular in Granada and Málaga. It works perfectly in hot weather – it helps to hydrate the body, and thanks to almonds, olive oil and bread, it is so filling that it can be a separate dish. It is also a good source of unsaturated fatty acids.
Traditional Lithuanian Borscht
The recipe for Lithuanian cold beetroot soup is a great idea for a traditional dinner on hot days. It will especially appeal to lovers of eastern cuisine. This dish is something that is in my childhood home, we always had during the summer months… till this day , I am making it here and I still love its flavor.
Spanish Gazpacho
This refreshing Spanish gazpacho soup is very tasty and nutritious. Onions, garlic and finely chopped chili peppers will provide our palate with a strong experience. Spicy food lovers can add a little chili powder to the soup.
Okroshka
Traditional Russian cold soup made from bread kvass. Okroshka is a nutritious soup with grated cucumbers, boiled eggs, and roasted meat. Cold soup is whitened with cream, spicy seasoned and served cold. In hot weather, this nutritious sweet will fill you up and refresh you.
Cucumber cold soup with chives
cold, refreshing and, importantly, no cooking required! Let us give a simple recipe for cold soup, its preparation is simple and takes “a moment”.
Spinach Cold Soup with Feta Cheese
Cold spinach soup is a great soup idea for hot days. Easy to prepare and delicious because its taste has been skillfully curved with feta cheese.
Cold Beet Soup with Bree Cheese and Nuts
Cold soup with blue cheese and nuts can be safely described as an explosion of flavors – it combines the sweetness of beetroot and the acidity of buttermilk, which are sprinkled with smoky taste of walnuts and intense cheese umami.
Salmorejo
Original Andalusian Cold Soup Made of Tomato, With Ham and Egg.
next to gazpacho, is the second most popular Andalusian cold soup, but much more nutritious than it, because it contains ripening ham, hard-boiled egg and is made on the basis of bread or rolls. So, it not only quenches your thirst, but allows you to eat to your heart’s content.
Sorrel soup is a great soup idea for hot days. A refreshing, acidic and easy-to-prepare sorrel chilled bowl of goodnes is an idea worth trying. . Done correctly is delicious, creamy . always served with hardboiled egg on top. Best with piece of fresh crusty bread.
Cherry Soup with Chocolate Pasta and Roasted Almonds
Cherry soup with chocolate noodles and roasted almonds is a tasty, sweet meal. It is difficult to say whether it is still a soup or a dessert, but it is certain that it is worth trying, because it tastes amazing. Children in particular will be delighted, although adult gourmands can also enjoy this dish.
Cold Radish Soup
Cold radish soup will work well on warm days. It looks beautiful, tastes great and provides a whole lot of nutrients. Deep , rich pink color, coming out from beets, filled with whole lot of fresh vegetables.
Greek Cold Cucumber Soup with Mint
Cold soup made of cucumbers is an excellent dish for hot days. You can prepare it in many ways, but the one made with Greek yoghurt is the healthiest and the tastiest. So easy to prepare. It will quickly become a favorite dish of your family. Such a great and tasty idea for the hot summer days.
Tarator
Traditional Bulgarian Cold Soup
Tarator is a Bulgarian cucumber soup, usually served as an appetizer. Tarator is extremely easy to prepare – you just need to mix / blend all the ingredients. Interestingly, some people also prepare a tarator variant without curdled milk – only with vinegar and water.
Cold asparagus soup for the summer
One of my favorite seasonal delicacies is asparagus. This asparagus-based recipe will fit perfectly into any summer menu. It is a cold soup with green asparagus in the lead role, with the addition of coconut milk and other fresh vegetables: green cucumber, radish, and fresh greens. This is the perfect asparagus soup for the summer!
Watermelon Gazpacho
When you think of summer, you almost instantly think o f watermelon. Yes, its so great for the hot day. But, did you know that’s you can create an amazing watermelon soup? Made with fresh ingredients, and so full of flavors. Cold goodness in a bowl. Delicious.
Cold Blackberry Soup with A Hint of Cinnamon
Blackberry soup is a seasonal treat for lovers of fruit soups. The taste of fresh forest fruit with a hint of cinnamon makes you dizzy. The soup can be eaten warm or cold. In the latter version, it is worth adding a little whipped cream to it.
Wow i never knew there’s a lots of soup ideas.
I like it food
Feel like trying these soups now