6 Cold and Light Soups for Hot Days

Learn how to prepare delicious, healthy and refreshing recipes

Soups are usually consumed mostly during cold days. However, they can also be consumed during the warmer periods of the year. For this reason, an alternative is the cold and light options. In this way, you can vary your daily diet and increase the consumption of liquids and vegetables, which are so important for your health. Then, discover how to prepare delicious cold soups!

Cold carrot soup

Ingredients

• 6 carrots cut into slices
• 400 ml orange juice
• 8 tablespoons of low-fat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mint
• 4 teacups of water
• Salt to taste

Preparation method

Place the carrots in a pan and cover with water. Place over medium heat and cook until soft. Remove from heat and let cool. Drain the carrots and reserve the cooking water. Blend the cooked carrots and orange juice in a blender until smooth. Gradually add the cooking water until desired consistency is achieved. Add the yogurt and blend again. Season with salt to taste and mix. Distribute the soup in individual bowls and serve with mint.

Cold onion soup

Ingredients

• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 litre of chicken broth
• 200 g of yogurt natural
• 2 tablespoons of coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation method

In a skillet, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add 1/3 of the onion and when golden add the rest. Sauté and season with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken stock and cumin and stir. Then remove from heat and let cool. When ready to serve add the yogurt, cilantro and stir.

Cold pea and mint soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh peas
• 1 cup cold vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup of tea yogurt natural
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Water for cooking

Preparation method

In a pan, cook the peas in salted water over medium heat until soft. Drain and let cool. In a blender, add the peas, vegetable broth, yogurt, mint and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and refrigerate for about 1 hour to cool thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Cold celery soup

Ingredients

• 5 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion cut into pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chickpea flour
• 4 cups skim milk
• Salt to taste

Preparation method

In a skillet, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the garlic, celery, and onion and sauté for 10 minutes. Add the chickpea flour and stir well. Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with salt to taste. Wait for it to cool down and blend in a blender. Pass the soup through a sieve, place in a container and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Cold Beetroot and Cucumber Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers
• 1 beetroot, cooked and chopped
• 400 g of natural yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• Parsley, salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation method

Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise and, using a teaspoon, remove the seeds. Blend in a blender cucumbers, beetroot and olive oil until creamy and season with salt. Put the mixture in a bowl, add the yogurt and beat with a hand whisk. Refrigerate for a few hours and serve with black pepper and parsley.

Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 6 ripe tomatoes
• 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 slice of whole wheat bread, crustless
• 2 cups ice water
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Preparation method

In a blender, add the tomatoescucumber, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Beat until smooth. Add the vinegar, olive oil, bread and ice water. Beat again until creamy. Season with salt and black pepper and transfer the gazpacho to a bowl. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the flavours to develop. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Source: Terra

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