Easy recipes are a lifesaver when you want something healthy and homemade, but don’t want to spend hours at the stove. These three cold soup recipes are a great option for just those scenarios.
Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
In the blender, combine all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Gazpacho
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups tomato juice
- Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Place tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in the blender. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Enjoy!
Watermelon Mint Soup
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup coconut water
Blend watermelon, mint, lime juice, honey, and coconut water. Garnished with mint leaves and enjoy. You could even serve it out of the watermelon rind!
