27 Summer Soup Recipes That Are a Must-Try

Are you ready for some delicious summer soup recipes? 

While the hot weather might have some craving for cooler dishes, I’ve always found that soup is the perfect meal any time of year.

Summers in the kitchen often mean easier, lighter fare to combat the heat, but soup is so versatile that it can easily be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on your mood.

My favorite summer soup recipes include chilled gazpacho, or a Korean-inspired cold cucumber soup or, a pot of orzo soup with pesto and chicken or  Tortellini Soup with Tomato and Basil that requires a handful of ingredients and half an hour of your time.

The options are endless, whether you’re craving a chilled soup or a steaming hot bowl of comfort. All you need is a love of fresh, seasonal ingredients.

27 Flavor-Packed Summer Soup Ideas

#1 OKROSHKA (COLD SUMMER SOUP)

Okroshka is a traditional European cold soup made with cooked meat, boiled eggs, potatoes, radishes, and fresh herbs.

It is very easy to make and perfect for hot summer days.

#2 Chilled Peach Soup with Cucumbers

Peach and cucumber soup is perfection on a hot summer day.

Serve pretty little cups of it at a baby or bridal shower or even a wedding reception.

#3 ROASTED TOMATO & GARLIC SOUP

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup is so simple, nutritious and delicious.

The perfect way to use up a glut of tomatoes!

#4 Cold Cucumber Soup

A unique made with sour cream and a bit of green apple for a hint of sweetness.

A great way to use up your garden veggies.

#5 Chilled Asparagus and Leek Bisque

A veggie-packed chilled soup perfect for using up summer produce.

#6 3-INGREDIENT ZUCCHINI SOUP

This silky, summery zucchini soup is a deliciously easy way to use up garden zucchini.

Plus it only has 3 ingredients

#7 PEA AND COURGETTE SOUP

Courgette and pea soup is a nutritious, vibrant green soup with rich and delicious flavours.

It’s ready to eat in 30 minutes and can be served hot or chilled.

#8 Summer Root Vegetable Soup

This Summer Root Vegetable Soup is easy and comforting in these summer months!

Uses so many fresh summer produce, and reheats great as leftovers!

#9 COCONUT LIME SOUP

With a refreshing blend of coconut and lime, this veggie-rich soup is perfect for summer and a great way to use up your garden harvest or farmer’s market haul.

#10 MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SOUP WITH FETA

This vibrant tomato-based soup is a taste of the Mediterranean.

It’s topped with feta cheese, fragrant herbs, and a touch of cream for a luxurious finish.

It’s the perfect light and refreshing summer soup.

#11 Pozole Verde

A bright and flavorful Mexican soup brimming with tender, hominy, juicy chicken and a zesty green chile broth.

#12 Sopa de Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup)

Sweet and creamy, this traditional Mexican corn soup is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. 

#13 Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Smoky, smooth, and subtly sweet, this roasted red pepper soup is a vibrant summer classic.

It’s perfect for chilling on a hot day or with crusty bread.

#14 PESTO CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

This hearty yet refreshing soup combines tender chicken, chewy orzo pasta, and the bold flavors of homemade pesto. 

#15 KOREAN COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

Crisp, calm, and bursting with refreshing flavors, this traditional Korean cold soup is the ultimate thirst-quencher on a sweltering summer day.

#16 corn egg drop soup 

A quick and easy summer soup featuring sweet corn, fluffy egg drops, and a savory broth.

#17 Chilled Avocado Gazpacho with Melon

Creamy avocado and juicy melon come together in this chilled, Mexican-inspired gazpacho. 

#18 PANERA CORN CHOWDER

Create the classic Panera corn chowder at home with this creamy, comforting, and oh-so-summery soup. It’s a perfect light meal or side dish.

#19 Soupe Au Pistou

This vibrant French summer soup features a flavorful vegetable broth, tender beans, and the bold taste of homemade pesto.

It’s a delightful way to showcase the season’s best produce.

#20 Creamiest Mango Chicken Coconut Curry

This luscious and aromatic soup blends juicy mango, tender chicken, and rich coconut milk for a Thai-inspired summer delight.

#21 Pho Recipe

Slurp up the bold, fragrant flavors of this authentic Vietnamese pho soup, featuring tender beef, fresh herbs, and an intensely flavorful broth.

#22 Farmers’ Market Italian Sausage-Tortellini Soup

This delicious soup is full of summer veggies, and just perfect for using up a big farm market haul, or bumper crops from your backyard garden!

#23 Cucumber Gazpacho

A unique cucumber soup made with sour cream and a bit of green apple for a hint sweetness.

A great way to use up your garden veggies.

#24 Spicy Vegetable Sour Soup

Beat the heat with this fiery and tangy soup, brimming with a rainbow of fresh veggies.

#25 Egg Lemon Soup with Spinach

This bright and nourishing Greek egg-lemon soup, avgolemono, is the perfect light and summery option. 

#26 Yayla Corbasi (Easy Turkish yogurt soup with mint)

Cool down with this chilled Turkish yogurt soup.

#27 Tortellini Soup with Tomato and Basil

Tender tortellini pasta, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil come together in this summery Italian-inspired soup.

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