5 chilled soups to beat the heat!

It’s been a while since the heat has been getting the better of us but now that it’s May, the summers are officially here. We couldn’t think of a better way to cool off and actually enjoy the summers than with treating yourself to some luscious and nutritious cold soups. So here are 5 superb recipes which like revenge are best served cold!

Cold Cucumber Soup with Quinoa - Plenty of protein and a delicious nutty crunch from the quinoa + the refreshing taste of cucumber and sour cream - this soup is like taking a vacation by the beach to beat the heat.

Cold Mango Soup – Each spoonful of this soup is like a party in your mouth. Little pieces of pickled jalapenos, sweet corn kernels and bell pepper dices in the sweetish mango and cucumber soup will keep you wanting more – second serving are guaranteed!

Tomato Gazpacho – Tomatoes add a lovely tart taste and a beautiful bright red colour to this classic Spanish soup. Thickened with bread and packed with the flavour of onions, garlic and charred green capsicums – it is everything you need to cool off on a hot day!

Chilled Apple Soup – Sweet and tart – each mouthful of this soup is like biting into a chilled apple, but better. Cooked with white wine, vegetable stock and a hint of pepper – chilled and served garnished with apple dices it is a must try this summer!

Melon and Yogurt soup – Extremely simple to make and equally refreshing to sip on – this chilled soup is made with two top cooling ingredients – melon and yogurt. Flavoured with everyday ingredients like cumin, pepper, coriander – this one could become a regular on your menu.

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