9 Refreshing Summer Soup Recipes

By Ashley S. • Jun 05, 2024

Soup isn't just for chilly days! When the weather warms up, we can still delight in a light, refreshing, cozy bowl at lunch or dinner time. From fresh corn chowder to gazpacho to chilly strawberry soup — these 9 Summer Soup Recipes are delightful for a summer day!

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#1. Fresh Corn Soup

When the warm weather rolls in and all the summer corn pops up, we're looking for any and every excuse to include it in our meals! We love it on the cob, in our salads, etc., etc., but one of our favorite and most unexpected ways to use it is in this Fresh Corn Soup! This bright and sunny sipper is loaded with summery, savory flavors that are sure to satisfy. Along with the juicy sweet corn, our bowls are filled with tender potatoes and a few other garden veggies to really celebrate the summer harvest. The herby, buttery broth perfectly blends it all together for the dinnertime bash you've been yearning for. Corn season is the best season, especially when there's Fresh Corn Soup on the table!

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#2. Strawberry Soup

This might just turn you onto cold soups and dessert soups at the same time! Strawberry Soup is sweet and summery, with the delicate fruity flavor of strawberry pairing with tangy lemon brightness and floral vanilla in a smooth, sippable soup. Refreshingly cool, Strawberry Soup is a new way to love a favorite fruit!

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#3. Gazpacho

Gazpacho is the tomato soup that encourages you to chill out and enjoy. This authentic Spanish dish has the rich brightness of traditional tomato soup, but it is served cold for a refreshing appetizer or meal. Gazpacho is easy to make and only needs 15 minutes to whip up, so you can enjoy the wonderfully seasoned soup whenever you want! This is great for summertime suppers and sunset feasts.

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#4. Summer Soup

It's refreshing, it's delicious, and it stretches the definition of soup quite a bit! This Summer Soup is a cooling mixture of cucumbers, melons, and celery with a little pleasant warmth from the chiles. This emerald salad has a lovely accent of bright lemon yogurt to add extra tang and creaminess. The Summer Soup might be a little more chunky than other soups, but wow, it sure does impress!

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#5. Lemon Orzo Soup

This light and cozy Greek-style Lemon Orzo Soup is the perfect summer soup for enjoying in the sun. With hearty veggies, warm shredded chicken, and a pop of zesty lemon, this soup tastes simultaneously bright and relaxing, almost like a sunbath in a bowl. Lemon Orzo Soup features tender cooked orzo, which soaks in the flavors and adds to the soup’s heartiness. Whether you are, it’s a beautiful day with a bowl of this soup.

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#6. Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Why is this the Best Chicken Tortilla Soup? It all comes down to the little details. The first is the homemade tortilla chips, baked until golden and crispy, the perfect crouton for a great soup. Then there's the broth; every sip unveils new layers to it — sweet lime, spicy chili, savory chicken, and smoky seasonings. The juicy chicken, bright tomatoes, the summery corn, all of it melds together to make a soup as comforting as chicken noodle, but as electric as Taco Tuesday! That's the magic of this Best Chicken Tortilla Soup... and where it got its name!

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#7. Loaded Veggie Soup

Loaded Veggie Soup really does have it all! Hearty beans, tender sweet cabbage, fluffy potatoes, vibrant tomatoes; each one makes a tasty appearance in each spoonful and contributes to an overwhelmingly delicious flavor. The broth is freshly made and savory, the corn is summery and sweet, and each serving is tangy and creamy. Let Loaded Veggie Soup provide some nourishing comfort to you, in a way that only vegetarian cooking can create!

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#8. Cookout Soup

Cookout Soup has a name with a double meaning. On the one hand, it's the kind of soup that would be welcome at any cookout: it's literally loaded with savory, spicy bratwurst and melty cheese for a luscious and hearty taste that would go beautifully with burgers and BBQ chicken. On the other hand, Cookout Soup also captures the flavors of the backyard barbeque so perfectly you could make it even when the weather turns cold, so you don't miss out on your favorite summer memories; this is a stick-to-your-ribs soup that will warm you from head to toe. If the grill isn't in reach, heat the stove-top and spread out the gingham tablecloth, because with Cookout Soup, this cookout is going all year round!

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#9. Stuffed Pepper Soup

We tend to think of soups as heavy, wintery affairs. Stuffed Pepper Soup breaks that mold with a bright, refreshing, and herby broth that's still a hearty and filling fare. In fact, it's still beefy, savory, and rich, but with a touch of summer to warm your chilly nights. Stuffed Pepper Soup is a colorful parade of flavors that's sure to pique your taste buds.

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