Delicious cold soups to keep you cool this summer -

Just because the hot weather is here doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to soup season! With temperatures rising around the globe, a bowlful of liquid refreshment can come to the rescue, cooling our bodies and calming our souls. Fortunately, countries around the world have plenty of invigorating cold soup recipes. From the Spanish gazpacho to the South Korean miyeok-oi-naengguk, there's something for everyone.

Ready? Clicked on for chilled soups that are perfect for a hot, steamy day.

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Vichyssoise -

This cold French soup features puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. It's often garnished with fresh chopped chives.

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Chilled watermelon soup -

Inspired by the classic Spanish gazpacho, swap some of the tomatoes for watermelon. Add lime for an extra punch.

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Kongguksu -

Kongguksu is a Korean summer classic that combines noodles and a cold, soy milk broth with finely sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. Occasionally ice cubes can be added to chill the soup.

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Borscht -

This traditional Eastern European beetroot soup can also be served chilled. Packed with fresh summer herbs, borscht is bright, earthy, and doesn't require turning on your stove.

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Salmorejo -

This chilled Andalusian staple is similar to gazpacho, but blended instead of chopped. Thick and creamy, salmorejo is often garnished with ingredients such as hard-boiled eggs or Spanish ham.

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Yayla çorbası -

This Turkish yogurt soup is perfect for a light meal.  Filled with barley and dried mint, don't forget your pita bread on the side.

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Chilled tomato and harissa soup -

Harissa gives a spicy punch to this cool North African tomato soup. Top it with some chickpeas and feta cheese.

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Okroshka -

Okroshka is a classic Russian cold soup full of crunchy radishes and cucumbers, cooked meats, flavorful dill, and a creamy, tangy kvass or kefir base.

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Miyeok-oi-naengguk -

Also known as cold seaweed-cucumber soup, this South Korean cold soup is especially popular on hot summer days.

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Chilled spring pea soup -

Deliciously light, this cold soup has a mix of sweet peas, favas, pea shoots, and snap peas. Don't forget to add some croutons for an extra crunch.

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Abdoogh Khiar -

A refreshing dish, this Persian yogurt-based soup includes cucumbers and herbs, as well as raisins and chopped walnuts.

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Gazpacho -

A perfect remedy for a hot summer day, gazpacho is a cold Andalusian soup made of crushed tomatoes, finely chopped cucumbers, onions, peppers, croutons, vinegar, and olive oil.

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Cantaloupe gazpacho -

This cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect way to beat the summer heat! Try it for a light lunch or as a delicious appetizer.

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Chilled avocado soup with crab -

Zesty and creamy, this refreshing cold soup is topped with crab. It's a nice alternative to a tomato gazpacho.

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Chilled piquillo pepper soup -

This light soup combines sweet red bell peppers with more intensely flavored roasted piquillo peppers. The lemon juice and mint give it a refreshing flavor.

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Chilled zucchini soup -

Light but savory, this cold zucchini soup is super creamy, and the fresh herbs make it a great, refreshing summer soup.

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Ajoblanco -

Another Andalusian cold soup, ajoblanco is made of bread, crushed almonds, garlic, water, olive oil, salt, and sometimes vinegar. It's served with grapes or slices of melon.

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Oliaigua -

A traditional Balearic dish from Menorca, Spain, this simple soup of gently stewed onions, tomatoes, and peppers can be served both hot or cold.

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Meggyleves -

This sweet chilled soup made with sour cherries and sour cream is a traditional Hungarian summertime dish.

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Chilled carrot and ginger soup -

This cool carrot soup is the perfect start to a summer dinner. Plus, it's super light and healthy!

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Cucumber soup -

Perfect for those hot summer days, this nourishing cold cucumber soup is healthy, creamy, and refreshing.

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Hiyajiru -

A culinary staple from the Miyazaki prefecture in Japan, this summertime delicacy is a miso-based soup with cucumber, shiso (perilla leaf), ginger, grilled fish, and tofu. You can enjoy it with noodles or rice.

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Tarator -

Tarator is a Bulgarian cold soup made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, walnuts, and a bit of water or ice.

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Chilled peach soup -

Looking for a sweet and tangy summer soup? Try marinating fresh peaches overnight with dried apricots, honey, vinegar, and olive oil, then puréeing the mixture. You won't regret it!

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Sopa de poro y papa -

The Mexican cousin to the vichyssoise, this hearty leek and potato soup can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of traditional chicken broth.

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Pea and mint soup -

Delicious both warm or chilled, this is a sweet and refreshing summer delicacy. Adding some herbs and lemon keeps it extra fresh.

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Chilled tomato soup -

Sweet tomatoes make this cold soup extra delicious. But to enhance the flavor, add tomato paste, which has a rich, concentrated taste.

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Fruktsoppa -

A traditional cold dessert soup in Sweden and Norway, fruktsoppa is typically prepared using dried fruits, such as apples, pears, cranberries, raisins, and prunes.

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Cold cucumber soup with yogurt and dill -

This refreshing cucumber soup gets its creaminess from Greek yogurt and its summery flavor from lots of fresh herbs.

Sources: (TasteAtlas) (Food & Wine) (Delish) (Bon Appétit) 

See also: Cool dinner ideas for when it's too hot to cook

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