20 Cold Soups to Try This Summer
Source: wpten.ruCold soups are prepared all over the world, and there are hundreds of recipes for them. They can be vegetable-based, or include meat, mushrooms, or pickles. We've gathered 20 of the best recipes that you'll love on hot summer days!
1. Cucumber Gazpacho
Source: patee.ruRefreshing and very light!
You will need: 500 g cucumbers, 150 g celery stalks, 2 g mint, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 15 g spinach, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 g chili pepper, 15 g basil, 50 g radishes, 10 g chia seeds, crushed ice.
Preparation: Soak chia seeds in water, slice radishes into rings, peel cucumbers and grate them on a coarse grater. Blend all ingredients except radishes and chia, along with ice. Serve the soup garnished with radishes and seeds.
2. Okroshka with Kefir
Source: attuale.ruA classic first course for every summer.
You will need: 20 g boiled peeled potatoes, 1 egg, 20 g radishes, 20 g cucumbers, 30 g doctor's sausage, 3 g green onions, 280 ml kefir, 2 g rosemary, 2 g thyme, 2 g basil, 10 g olive oil, 1 L 1% kefir, 250 ml sparkling water, 25 g grainy mustard, 25 g horseradish, 5 g salt.
Preparation: Cut all ingredients into thin strips and arrange on a plate. Combine kefir, mineral water, spices, and pour over the vegetables. Garnish with herbs and olive oil.
3. Strawberry Gazpacho
Source: irecommend.ruA cold soup that is not only refreshing but also intoxicating with its aroma.
You will need: 600 g fresh strawberries, 300 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, 20 g stracciatella cheese, 60 g wheat bread, 70 g celery, 150 g cucumbers, 100 g bell pepper, half a red onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, pepper, red paprika, a clove of garlic, microgreens.
Preparation: Dice the bread, garlic, and vegetables. Mix and let marinate for an hour. Blend the vegetables until smooth. Serve, garnishing the soup with a slice of cheese, strawberry wedges, and microgreens.
4. Gazpacho with Stracciatella Cheese
Source: moscow.wheretoeat.ruWe are sure this recipe will be a real discovery for you!
You will need: 200 g tomatoes, 30 g celery, 40 g bell pepper, 5 g cilantro, 5 g chili pepper, 20 g olive oil, 80 g stracciatella cheese, 3 g basil, salt.
Preparation: Blanch tomatoes in boiling water, then plunge into cold water and peel. Blend all ingredients. Serve the dish garnished with a slice of cheese and herbs.
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5. Belarusian Kholodnik (Cold Beet Soup)
Source: pinterest.ruA cold soup with the taste of summer.
You will need: 6 beets, 3 cucumbers, 6 eggs, 250 ml sour cream, a bunch of green onions, a bunch of dill, a few sprigs of parsley, 4 tbsp vinegar, 3 L water, salt, sugar.
Preparation: Boil eggs and beets, peel cucumbers, finely chop herbs. Separate egg whites from yolks. Blend egg whites with beets and cucumbers or grate them coarsely. Place herbs in a bowl and mix with yolks.
Combine all ingredients, season with water and sour cream. Mix well and serve the soup with toast or baked potatoes.
6. Cold Bulgarian Soup "Tarator"
Source: liveinternet.ruA delicious soup that takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare and is wonderfully refreshing!
You will need: 1 cucumber, 250 ml kefir, 250 ml mineral water, a bunch of dill, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp roasted pine nuts, salt.
Preparation: Grate the cucumber, finely chop the garlic and dill, mix mineral water with kefir. Combine all ingredients and let steep for 2 hours in the cold. Serve the soup, garnished with herbs, cucumber slices, and nuts.
7. Cold Soup with Processed Cheese
Source: sdelai-lestnicu.ruOh, so creamy!
You will need: 500 g cucumbers, 100 g processed cheese, 125 ml 10% cream, a clove of garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, a few marinated wild mushrooms.
Preparation: Peel the cucumbers, slice the processed cheese, mince the garlic. Add cream and blend everything. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with herbs and mushrooms.
8. Beet Gazpacho
Source: recept-2u.com.uaIf the tomatoes are not juicy enough and yield little liquid — add a couple of spoons of broth or tomato juice.
You will need: 1 beet, 3 large tomatoes, a small onion, 1 cucumber, a clove of garlic, a few sprigs of basil, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar or red wine, salt, a quarter of a chili pepper, crushed ice.
Preparation: Boil the beet, peel and cut into pieces. Chop tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili, add beet, ice, and blend everything. Garnish the soup with basil and cucumber slices.
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9. Cold Almond-Garlic Cream Soup
Source: cuerpomente.comA classic Spanish soup for the hot season.
You will need: 100 g whole almonds, 100 g stale white bread, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, salt, 200 ml ice water, a handful of green grapes, half a cucumber.
Preparation: Drop almonds into boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and remove skins. Soak bread in water for 5 minutes. Gradually blend nuts, bread, garlic. Add oil, water, spices. Refrigerate the soup and serve after a couple of hours, garnished with grapes and cucumbers.
10. Cold Pureed Soup with Oatmeal and Vegetables
Source: eda.ruWhen serving, use sliced cucumber and carrots — this will add a visual highlight to the dish.
You will need: 250 ml Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp oat flakes, 40 g broccoli, 40 g green peas, 1 tbsp chopped dill, salt.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with oat flakes and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Boil broccoli and peas for 2-3 minutes. Add vegetables to the yogurt and blend. Garnish the soup with vegetables.
11. Cold Tomato Soup
Source: ayurdom.ruA popular cold soup from southern countries, especially loved in Italy!
You will need: 460 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 tbsp olive oil, a few drops of Tabasco sauce, 100 g crushed ice, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Sauté chopped onion and celery until tender. Place tomatoes, fried vegetables, ice in a blender, add oil and spices. Blend until a thick, homogeneous mass is formed. Chill before serving.
12. Sorrel Okroshka with Kefir
Source: attuale.ruAn unusual taste thanks to the sourness of sorrel.
You will need: 2 L water, 600 g fresh sorrel, 5 boiled potatoes, 5 eggs, 500 g sausage, 400 g cucumbers, 1 L 2.5% kefir, a bunch of green onions, a bunch of dill, 200 g radishes, herbs to taste, salt.
Preparation: Boil sorrel in water and set aside. Dice vegetables and eggs, finely chop herbs and transfer to a pot. Add kefir, sorrel broth, and spices. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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13. Pear Pureed Soup with Parmesan
Source: corriecooks.comThis soup, like first love — impossible to forget!
You will need: 4 pears, 2 cups pear juice, 5 tbsp 20% cream, 100 g Parmesan, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Dice the pear and cook in juice for 25 minutes. Let cool and refrigerate for 5-6 hours. Add cream, spices, and blend everything. Sprinkle the soup with grated Parmesan.
14. Gazpacho with Cod Liver and Shrimp
Source: dochkimateri.comChoose large shrimp varieties — they are meatier and richer in flavor.
You will need: 3 large fleshy tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, a clove of garlic, a few slices of baguette, 1 tsp lemon juice, 140 g cod liver, 5 large shrimp, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, a pinch of chili, herbs.
Preparation: Blanch tomatoes and peel them. Blend all vegetables, along with spices. Let the soup cool in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Serve with a piece of cod, shrimp, and toasted baguette.
15. Latvian Cold Soup "Vasara"
Source: zira.uzThe main difference from similar soups is the pickled beets.
You will need: 2 beets, 300 ml water, 200 g sausage, 2 eggs, 3 cucumbers, 5 radishes, a bunch of herbs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp 9% vinegar, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar, 2 bay leaves, 3 cloves, 3 allspice berries.
Preparation: Boil a marinade for beets from water, spices, vinegar. Boil beets and cut into thin slices - pour marinade over them, leave for 2 hours. Finely chop vegetables, boiled eggs, sausage, herbs. Combine all ingredients with beets and dress with mayonnaise.
16. Cold Soup with Kvass and Aspic
Source: topblognews.ruUnusually delicious and hearty soup!
You will need: 100 g ready-made aspic with meat, 1 glass of kvass, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp horseradish, herbs.
Preparation: Dice the aspic and place in a bowl. Mix sour cream with horseradish, pour kvass over the aspic. Add the sour cream sauce to the soup and sprinkle with herbs.
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17. Cold Soup with Herring
Source: rosadonna.ruThis soup seems ambiguous until you try it!
You will need: 100 g herring fillet, 1 potato, 1 egg, 1 pickled cucumber, a bunch of dill, 1 tsp mustard, 2 green onions, 0.5 L kefir, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs, finely chop all ingredients. Sprinkle with finely chopped herbs, add mustard and mix. Let steep for 15 minutes. Serve the soup by arranging ingredients in bowls and pouring kefir over them, sprinkle with green onions.
18. Cold Vegetable Soup with Avocado
Source: goodfon.ruIt's not only delicious but also healthy!
You will need: 1 avocado, 3 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 5 radishes, 1 bell pepper, leek or green onion, a bunch of herbs to taste, 300-400 ml chilled broth or mineral water, a few drops of Tabasco, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Wash all vegetables and herbs and chop finely. Transfer to a soup tureen, add broth or mineral water. Add spices and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Serve, garnishing the soup with avocado and radish slices.
19. Cold Pureed Soup with Beets and Apples
Source: szmedia.ruYou've probably never tried a fruit and vegetable cold soup like this before!
You will need: 1 cucumber, juice of half a lemon, 600 ml apple juice, 200 g yogurt, 350 g boiled beets, salt, pepper, mint.
Preparation: Chop the beets and add them to a blender with half of the apple juice and yogurt. Blend until smooth. Add lemon juice, spices. Separately grate the cucumber and mix with the remaining juice, mint, and yogurt. Serve the soup with the cucumber dressing.
20. Gazpacho with Pesto and Cilantro
Source: naturlich-restoran.ruAny soup will take on completely new flavors if you add pesto to it!
You will need: 400 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, 1 cucumber, 3 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tsp hot red pepper, a small red onion, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp fresh ginger, cilantro, mint, a clove of garlic, croutons.
Preparation: Chop vegetables, herbs and send to a blender with spices. Blend until smooth. When serving, add a teaspoon of pesto with cilantro to the soup, garnish with croutons.
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