A hot soup is comforting on a cold night, but when the weather is warm that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite soup! Cold soup is just as tasty and filling, not to mention refreshing.
The cool cucumber
What you need:
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2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
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1 garlic clove, chopped
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 1/3 cups plain yogurt
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1 1/3 cups sour cream
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1/2 cup chopped dill
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1/2 cup chopped mint
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, garlic, vegetable stock, yogurt, and sour cream. Blend the ingredients with a hand blender until smooth. Add dill and mint to the mixture and blend again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until soup is chilled.
turnip the heat
What you need:
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2 cups sliced beets
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1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
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3 onions, chopped
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4 cups non-fat buttermilk
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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2 tablespoons chopped dill
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1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
In a large bowl, combine beets, pickles, onions, buttermilk, vinegar, dill, and salt. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.
Coco Citrus Cold Carrot Soup
What you need:
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6 carrots, peeled and chopped
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2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
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2 onions, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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7 cups coconut milk
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3 cups vegetable broth
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons chopped coriander
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2 teaspoons chilli paste
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil, then cook 1 tablespoon coriander, chili paste, and cumin for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until the onion is soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour the coconut milk and vegetable stock into the saucepan. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are tender. Remove soup from heat and stir in lime juice. In batches, blend the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour the soup into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with the remaining coriander before serving.
Hot feeling? Cool down with these healthy and refreshing cold soup recipes for an instant feeling of refreshment!
Thanks to Adrian T. Cheng
