Delicious cold soups to keep you cool this summer -

Countries around the world have plenty of invigorating cold soup recipes. From the Spanish gazpacho to the South Korean miyeok-oi-naengguk, there's something for everyone.

Click on for chilled soups that are perfect for a hot, steamy day.

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Vichyssoise -

This cold French soup features puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. It's often garnished with fresh chopped chives.

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Chilled watermelon soup -

Inspired by the classic Spanish gazpacho, swap some of the tomatoes for watermelon. Add lime for an extra punch.

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Kongguksu -

Kongguksu is a Korean summer classic that combines noodles and a cold, soy milk broth with finely sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. Occasionally ice cubes can be added to chill the soup.

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Miyeok-oi-naengguk -

Also known as cold seaweed-cucumber soup, this South Korean cold soup is especially popular on hot summer days.

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Salmorejo -

This chilled Andalusian staple is similar to gazpacho, but blended instead of chopped. Thick and creamy, salmorejo is often garnished with ingredients such as hard-boiled eggs or Spanish ham.

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Chilled zucchini soup -

Light but savory, this cold zucchini soup is super creamy, and the fresh herbs make it a great, refreshing summer soup.

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Yayla çorbası -

This Turkish yogurt soup is perfect for a light meal.  Filled with barley and dried mint, don't forget your pita bread on the side.

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Chilled tomato and harissa soup -

Harissa gives a spicy punch to this cool North African tomato soup. Top it with some chickpeas and feta cheese.

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Chilled carrot and ginger soup -

This cool carrot soup is the perfect start to a summer dinner. Plus, it's super light and healthy!

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Chilled spring pea soup -

Deliciously light, this cold soup has a mix of sweet peas, favas, pea shoots, and snap peas. Don't forget to add some croutons for an extra crunch.

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Abdoogh Khiar -

A refreshing dish, this Persian yogurt-based soup includes cucumbers and herbs, as well as raisins and chopped walnuts.

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Gazpacho -

A perfect remedy for a hot summer day, gazpacho is a cold Andalusian soup made of crushed tomatoes, finely chopped cucumbers, onions, peppers, croutons, vinegar, and olive oil.

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Borscht -

This traditional Eastern European beetroot soup can also be served chilled. Packed with fresh summer herbs, borscht is bright, earthy, and doesn't require turning on your stove.

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Cantaloupe gazpacho -

This cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect way to beat the summer heat! Try it for a light lunch or as a delicious appetizer.

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Chilled avocado soup with crab -

Zesty and creamy, this refreshing cold soup is topped with crab. It's a nice alternative to a tomato gazpacho.

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Chilled piquillo pepper soup -

This light soup combines sweet red bell peppers with more intensely flavored roasted piquillo peppers. The lemon juice and mint give it a refreshing flavor.

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Cucumber soup -

Perfect for those hot summer days, this nourishing cold cucumber soup is healthy, creamy, and refreshing.

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Okroshka -

Okroshka is a classic Russian cold soup full of crunchy radishes and cucumbers, cooked meats, flavorful dill, and a creamy, tangy kvass or kefir base.

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Ajoblanco -

Another Andalusian cold soup, ajoblanco is made of bread, crushed almonds, garlic, water, olive oil, salt, and sometimes vinegar. It's served with grapes or slices of melon.

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Oliaigua -

A traditional Balearic dish from Menorca, Spain, this simple soup of gently stewed onions, tomatoes, and peppers can be served both hot or cold.

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Meggyleves -

This sweet chilled soup made with sour cherries and sour cream is a traditional Hungarian summertime dish.

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Chilled peach soup -

Looking for a sweet and tangy summer soup? Try marinating fresh peaches overnight with dried apricots, honey, vinegar, and olive oil, then puréeing the mixture. You won't regret it!

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Hiyajiru -

A culinary staple from the Miyazaki prefecture in Japan, this summertime delicacy is a miso-based soup with cucumber, shiso (perilla leaf), ginger, grilled fish, and tofu. You can enjoy it with noodles or rice.

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Tarator -

Tarator is a Bulgarian cold soup made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, walnuts, and a bit of water or ice.

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Sopa de poro y papa -

The Mexican cousin to the vichyssoise, this hearty leek and potato soup can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of traditional chicken broth.

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Fruktsoppa -

A traditional cold dessert soup in Sweden and Norway, fruktsoppa is typically prepared using dried fruits, such as apples, pears, cranberries, raisins, and prunes.

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Pea and mint soup -

Delicious both warm or chilled, this is a sweet and refreshing summer delicacy. Adding some herbs and lemon keeps it extra fresh.

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Chilled tomato soup -

Sweet tomatoes make this cold soup extra delicious. But to enhance the flavor, add tomato paste, which has a rich, concentrated taste.

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Cold cucumber soup with yogurt and dill -

This refreshing cucumber soup gets its creaminess from Greek yogurt and its summery flavor from lots of fresh herbs.

Sources: (TasteAtlas) (Food & Wine) (Delish) (Bon Appétit) 

See also: Easy no-bake summer desserts to keep you cool

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