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    Home » Soups, Stews, and Chilis

    Summer Soup Recipes

    Published: Aug 9, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    10-photo collage of a variety of summer soups.

    Full of nutrition and totally delicious, these easy Summer Soup Recipes make a great light lunch or dinner. Made from garden fresh vegetables, they are perfect for the warmer months of spring and summer! Enjoy them by themselves or pair them with a salad or sandwich as part of a heartier meal.

    9-photo collage of summer soup recipes.
    Pictured Soups: 1) Quinoa Vegetable 2) Vegan Carrot 3) Corn Chowder 4) Cold Cucumber 5) Creamy Summer Squash 6) Velvety Green Vegetable 7) Summer Bean Stew 8) Tomato Gazpacho 9)Garden Veggie Beanless Chili

    I love soup and eat it all year long, even the filling comfort food varieties meant to be winter soups. It is an easy way to pack a lot of healthy ingredients into one bowl.

    Is soup good in the summer?

    Summer is the perfect time to serve a bowl of soup! Gardens are overflowing with vegetables and herbs. Using fresh produce allows their best flavors to shine which means less ingredients needed to make them taste super delicious.

    If you just can’t stand the thought of a hearty, hot bowl in the middle of August, you’re in luck. These summer soup recipes are light and delicate and many of them are meant to served chilled.

    What soup can be served cold?

    Technically, most varieties can be served cold, if desired, but there are many traditional recipes that are meant to be served chilled. You might be familiar with Spanish Gazpacho, a chilled tomato based dish. You’ve probably also heard of French Vichyssoise, a cold potato leek recipe. There are plenty of other cold soup varieties from other cultures as well.

    What to pair with soup

    These soup recipes can easily stand on their own, but if you’re looking for a heartier meal try serving one of these tasty options alongside or topping off your bowl with some healthy extras.

    Salads

    • Herb Roasted Potato Arugula Salad
    • Vegan Broccoli Salad
    • Massaged Kale Salad
    • Kale Apple Slaw

    Sandwiches

    • Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwiches
    • Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
    • Curried Tofu Salad Sandwiches
    • Veggie Hummus Wrap

    Toppings

    • Croutons
    • Smoky Roasted Chickpeas
    • Kale Walnut Pesto
    • Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    Other ideas

    • Garlic Toast
    • Crusty Bread
    • Avocado Toast
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Follow Your Heart and Field Roast are my fave vegan cheese brands)
    • Crackers

    I hope you love these recipes as much as we do! If you tried any of them, please leave a comment below with your feedback.

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    Summer Soup Recipes

    Full of nutrition and totally delicious, these easy Summer Soup Recipes make a great light lunch or dinner. Made from garden fresh vegetables, they are perfect for the warmer months of spring and summer! Enjoy them by themselves or pair them with a salad or sandwich as part of a heartier meal.

    Vegan Carrot Soup 

    You need just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to make this delicate garden fresh soup that's perfect for summer.

    Cold Cucumber Soup 

    This cool and creamy soup is made easily in a blender and served chilled, making it the perfect light meal for hot summer months.

    Quinoa Vegetable Soup 

    This veggie packed soup tastes light and fresh, but is packed with flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 30 minutes!

    Velvety Green Vegetable Soup 

    Full of leafy greens, broccoli, aromatics, creamy white beans, and fresh herbs, this healthy soup has the perfect balance of flavors that even the kids enjoy!

    Summer Corn Chowder (Dairy Free)

    There is nothing better than fresh sweet corn in the summer! Combined with a few other garden veggies, broth, and spices, this soup is a go-to the whole family loves.

    Summer Stew 

    Using the best of your summer garden or farmer's market, this soup comes together in just 30 minutes and can easily be made ahead.

    Beanless Garden Vegan Chili

    Chunky and "meaty" from fresh garden produce like zucchini and eggplant, this lightened up version of chili has all of the flavor and not a bean in sight!

    Photo Credit: withfoodandlove.com

    Cream of Celery Soup with Olive Oil and Watercress

    An easy, dairy free version of Cream of Celery Soup. Serve it hot or cold.

    Photo Credit: fussfreeflavours.com

    Easy Gazpacho Soup - Using Canned Tomatoes!

    This easy Gazpacho recipe uses pantry staple canned tomatoes making it versatile enough for any time of year!

    Photo Credit: www.veggiessavetheday.com

    Avocado Gazpacho (Easy Shortcut Recipe)

    With just 3 ingredients and many options for toppings and garnishes, you can give this soup a different spin every time.

    Photo Credit: www.frieddandelions.com

    Watermelon Gazpacho

    Adding watermelon to the traditional tomato base is a fun and tasty spin on a classic.

    Photo Credit: naturallyella.com

    Summer Squash Soup with Coconut

    Take advantage of your garden's summer squash bounty with this beautiful creamy soup.

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