The 15 Coolest Summer Soups Worth Turning the Stove on For

Finnish Summer Soup

Fresh, seasonal vegetables are the star of this traditional and light Finnish soup. This summer soup recipe really highlights every vegetable, and it’s crucial to use fresh ingredients. Otherwise, the flavor will be too mild.

Classic Vicchysoise

Potatoes and leeks are a match made in heaven for refreshing vichyssoise. Try this simple, flavorful ice-cold recipe on a hot, sweaty day.

Fresh Summer Corn Chowder

There’s nothing like fresh summer corn, and this easy vegetarian chowder is the perfect way to celebrate it. This summer soup recipe pairs excellently with seafood and can easily be adapted into a seafood chowder featuring salmon, shrimp, or crab.

Shrimp Gazpacho

This cold summer soup is like a mix between gazpacho and guacamole. It pairs well with sandwiches or sourdough bread on a hot summer day.

Lithuanian Saltibarsciai (Cold Beet Soup)

This eye-catching soup will be the center of attention at your table thanks to its vibrant hue. It’s similar to other Eastern European cold beet soups, and pairs excellently with warm boiled potatoes.

Ajoblanco (Cold Spanish Almond Soup)

Ajoblanco, a cold Andalusian soup made with almonds and grapes, is like gazpacho’s cousin. It’s slightly thick, but its simple ingredients prevent it from feeling or tasting overwhelming.

Chef John’s Gazpacho

This gazpacho has the perfect balance of flavors. With sweet, end-of-summer, tomatoes—there simply isn’t a substitute.

Summer Squash Soup

If you’re trying to use up some extra zucchini, this simple soup is here to help. This soup comes together quickly and tastes great either hot or cold. You can even freeze it and save it or fall and winter.

Quick Sweet Pea Soup

This light, refreshing summer soup tastes great at any temperature and highlights the often overlooked flavor and value of green peas. It’s simple and inexpensive to make but still distinct enough to impress your family or friends.

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

Made with yogurt, cucumbers, raisins, and fresh and dried herbs, this Persian summer soup is the ultimate cooling dish. It’s simple to assemble and tastes great made ahead, especially as part of a Persian lunch spread.

Fresh Tomato Soup

Use fresh summer tomatoes for this classic Tomato Soup. Rich and velvety, it’s simultaneously comforting and decadent but light. Serve it with fresh basil and a classic grilled cheese sandwich for a summer lunch.

Easy Gazpacho

Not every Gazpacho recipe is easy, and this one is a great starting point. Fresh summer vegetables and a mixture of fresh and dried herbs really sing in this traditional chilled soup. It does need to chill for a few hours, so make it ahead of time.

Easy Cold Cucumber Soup

Cold soup on a hot day is always refreshing, and cucumber, mint, and other fresh herbs make this dish stand out.

Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

“I’ve used this recipe for years, reminds me of the Borscht my Ukrainian family made,” says Allrecipes member Cheryl. This version contains ground beef, which can be optional for those opting for a vegetarian meal.

Roasted Beet and Potato Soup

Packed with flavor and bright with color, this roasted beet and potato soup is worth a try for cooling off during the hot summer months. It requires roasting the beets and cooking down onions and celery for flavor, but it’s worth a refreshing and simple soup served warm or cold.

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