Summer Soups

By BH&G Food Editors

Bring fresh bounty from gardens and farmer's markets into your kitchen to help make these lively summer soups. Serve our savory, beer-infused stew at your next patio party or cool off with our chilled raspberry soup on a hot afternoon—the options are endless.

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Quinoa-Nectarine Gazpacho with Crispy Spiced Tortilla Strips

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A chilly bottle of ginger beer blends with pineapple juice to make one beautiful, golden base for this quinoa soup recipe. Peaches make an unexpected appearance paired with jalapeno peppers and crunchy cucumber.

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Chilled Raspberry Soup

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Keep cool in the midst of melting summer heat with a bowlful of refreshing berry soup. Bananas, raspberries, and a splash of OJ give this soup its sweet, smoothie-like texture, while jalapenos add a lively kick.

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Vegetable Garden Soup with Turkey

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Fork-tender greens, bright summer squash, and juicy tomatoes make over this colorful turkey soup. Take advantage of the season's bounty by hitting the farmer's market or digging in your backyard garden.

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Sweet Corn Soup with Toasted Corn Guacamole

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Embrace the freshness of summer's sweetest veggie in our creamy sweet corn soup. The pureed concoction features fiery poblano peppers, zippy lime peel, and crumbly queso cheese for some tangy texture.

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Chicken and Tortilla Soup

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Put a seasonal spin on classic Mexican soup with the help of sugar snap peas, zucchini, tomato, and jalapeno. Don't forget the fun part: Top with cheddar cheese, crunchy tortilla strips, and lacy green cilantro leaves for fiesta-ready appeal.

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Caribbean Seafood Stew

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Who says you have to head to the ocean to experience true Caribbean cuisine? Using fresh fish, zesty lime juice, peppers, and coconut milk, you can bring the sea to you—in this delicious bowl of seafood stew.

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How to Cook Shrimp

Watch and learn as we peel, devein, and cook shrimp to succulent perfection.

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Green Tea and Honeyed Cantaloupe Soup

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What's better than crisp cantaloupe soup on a hot, sunny day? It's sweet, fruity, and screams summertime. Plus, we've added a splash of green tea to keep you refreshed and rejuvenated—all for less than 100 calories per serving.

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Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

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Tired of firing up the grill night after night? Spice up summer meals with our savory chicken-corn chowder. Our version is brimming with bacon and features fresh veggies—available at your local farmer's market or grocery store.

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Grilled Asparagus Soup with Chile Croutons

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Bright and crispy asparagus stars in this pureed, lemon-infused soup. Just toss a few sprigs on the grill a few minutes before serving, along with baguettes brushed in chili-butter, for a refreshing meal.

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Chilly Chile Pepper Gazpacho

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Our cool gazpacho recipe gets a touch of heat from serrano peppers and hot-style vegetable juice. Crabmeat and plenty of summer vegetables turn this easy soup into a pleasing meal.

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Chilled Avocado Soup

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Chill out with our creamy, cool version of avocado soup. Delicious avocados, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of crumbled queso fresco blend to create a summerworthy soup that's perfect for any patio party.

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Sausage Albondigas Soup

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Albondigas, the Spanish word for meatballs, are the heart of this savory Mexican soup. We use juicy pork and chorizo sausage to create them, then toss in a plethora of pretty peppers, zucchini, and fresh herbs.

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Watermelon Soup with Fresh Mint

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Try our simple two-step watermelon soup at your next family meal. This sweet time-saver can be served as an appetizer or with vanilla yogurt as a dessert. Use leftover watermelon slices for an easy yet adorable garnish.

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Garden Soup with Toasted Cheese Croutons

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Bring your garden to the dinner table tonight with this bountiful veggie soup. From fennel and carrots to baby green beans and peas, it features all your summertime favorites. Don't forget to add our homemade mustard-and-cheese croutons for a tasty topping!

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Easy Noodle Bowl

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Spicy jalapeno peppers give this simple, soy-infused noodle bowl a lively surprise, while sugar snap peas and carrots add tender crunch.

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Fresh Tomato Soup

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Whip up a batch of this tomato-rich soup in less than 30 minutes. All you need are tomatoes, red pepper, onion, basil, and broth. Be sure to swirl in some whipping cream and honey for that extra-creamy consistency.

Editor's Tip: This vibrant soup is also delicious and refreshing when served cold.

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Guacamole Soup

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Garlicky guacamole makes more than just a finger-licking dip for tortilla chips. It also doubles as a delicious soup! Our tasty twist features all the works: creamy avocado, salsa, crunchy onions, and more.

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Tuscan Bean Soup

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One spoonful of this bean-studded soup, and you'll be hooked. We make ours with tender carrots and onions, fresh baby spinach, and seasoned broth for a Tuscan-inspired soup that can't be beat.

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