Chill Out with 5 Cold Soups

Enjoying Chilled Soups

As the summer temps heat up, it can be hard to cool down.

It can be even be more challenging to enjoy a hot dinner when the mercury is blasting through the thermometer glass.

While chilled soups are common dinner fare throughout the world – Americans still haven’t quite adopted them. But, now here’s your chance.

These 5 cold soups will not only have you chillin’ out while it’s hot, they’ll be ladling up a tureen-full of antioxidants that keep your energy up and help prevent conditions – including cancer. Plus, you’ll feel ‘oh so intercontinental’ serving one of these delicious, global broths.

Naengmyeon – This refreshing soup is popular in Korea during summertime – its name literally means ‘cold noodles’. If you have been diagnosed with celiac or gluten sensitivity, make sure to use buckwheat noodles – that actually aren’t made of wheat, despite their name.

Chili Mango Chipotle – Sweet, spicy and citrusy, this chilled concoction is bright, beautiful and delicious – and is loaded with vitamins and nutrients.

Tomato Watermelon – While this may seem like an unusual combo, these 2 sweet summer specialties make an enjoyable paring, with just a hint of vinegar and lemon juice to heighten their delicate flavors.

Beet Cucumber – Brilliantly colored and slightly zesty, this chilled mixture is refreshing and delicious. Crowned with just a dollop of sour cream and dusted with fragrant fresh dill, this cool soup hits the spot on humid summer nights.

Eggplant Tomato – Originating in the Balkans – but more Mediterranean than Eastern European – this vegetarian wonder is surprisingly refreshing on a blistering day.

Sample these sumptuous summertime recipes, then consider serving them up and sharing the recipes with family and friends.