It’s hot out there! In addition to staying in the shade, cranking up the air conditioning and lounging by the pool, you can also beat the August heat with a refreshing chilled soup. From gazpacho to borscht and everything in between, here are seven recipes that are sure to cool you down from the inside out.
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Eastern Europe has given rise to many versions of the peasant soup of beets known as borscht, commonly served with dark rye bread. This version makes a cool, festive and bright soup to cleanse the palate. |
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Blend cantaloupe and honeydew into sweet, colorful soups for this no-cook course. |
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Curry powder and orange juice add flavor and vibrancy to this earthy carrot soup, which can be served chilled or hot. |
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Chilled soups are easy to take on the go for a picnic. Just fill a container with the soup, cap tightly, and place in an ice chest. |
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Cooling watermelon meets piquant jalapeño chili and zesty lime in this refreshing soup. |
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Here, the herbal, anise-like flavor of fresh tarragon has a savory yet sweet quality that plays off the almond-like nuances of fresh sour cherries. |
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This chilled soup gets a flavor boost from Madras curry powder, a classic Indian spice blend, while Greek yogurt lends a creamy finish. |
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This Spanish classic comes together in a flash—use the best vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes you can find. |
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I absolutely agree with you that soup is a good choice for meals in hot weather like this. Thanks for your food-air conditioning for body