Cold Summer Soup

Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing Cold Summer Soup, a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables and herbs that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic garlic, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes and a blender. Made extra flavorful with a splash of red wine vinegar, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of fresh basil and parsley, this chilled soup is the perfect light starter or healthy lunch option. With its creamy optional Greek yogurt garnish and zesty lemon undertones, it’s a low-calorie, nutrient-packed dish ideal for summer entertaining. Serve it chilled for a cooling burst of seasonal freshness that will leave you revitalized and delighted.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumber
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and roughly chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 2

Peel and crush the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and cold water.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a little more cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 5

Add the fresh parsley, basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the blender. Blend again until the herbs are fully incorporated.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Refrigerate the soup for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.

Step 8

When ready to serve, stir the soup well. Optionally, top each bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for garnish.

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing summer soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1962.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	719.5

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 3.0mg	0%
Sodium 2447.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.5g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.1mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 3052.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 38.0%