Beat the Heat – DIY Refreshing Cold Soups To Conquer Hot Summer Days
Summer Soup Extravaganza - Sip and Chill
If a cold soup is your go-to bowl on hot summer days, check out this hydrating, refreshing, quick, and no-cook recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled
- 2 ripe red tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup cilantro
- Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil to drizzle
- Salt and pepper to taste
For garnish:
- ½ cup finely diced raw mango
- ½ cup red cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
Instructions
- Finely chop 1/4 cucumber and reserve for garnish.
- Peel the remaining cucumber, cut it into chunks, and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, ½ cup of cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and coconut oil. Stir to combine.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Blend the mixture to a soup consistency.
- Place this in the refrigerator and let chill, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Serve in bowls, garnish with the remaining cucumber, cilantro, raw mango, red and cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of coconut oil.
Power tips and variations
- You can replace the cucumbers with zucchini.
- You can also opt to use bell peppers if tomatoes are unavailable.
Notes
- Cucumbers contain a good amount of fiber and are high in water content (almost 95 percent).
- They also contain essential vitamins like C and E, minerals, and small amounts of protein and fats.
- Lycopene in tomatoes is a polyphenol or a plant compound that may play a role in lowering the risk of prostate, ovarian, lung, and stomach cancer. It is this compound that gives tomatoes their bright red color.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5.4gFat: 2.4g
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Mint and Pea Soup – Soothing Refresher
Are you looking for a perfect chill soup recipe that takes minimum effort and is delicious? Try this pea and mint cold soup recipe. Get turbocharged.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 cups peas, fresh
- Salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Fresh mint, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the water in a pan. Add garlic, oregano, and peas.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the peas get tender.
- Once it is cold, transfer the ingredients to a blender.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and purée in a blender.
- Combine with coconut milk and blend again.
- Serve well chilled with a generous sprinkling of chopped mint.
Power tips and variations
- Get creative with your add-ons. You can add parsley and celery too.
- You can opt to use A2 curd or buttermilk instead of coconut milk.
Notes
- A cup of green pea soup provides nearly 5 gm of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber has a laxative effect and promotes smooth bowel movements.
- Prefer using fresh green peas, but frozen would work too.
- Peas soup provides 35 gms of magnesium per cup.
- Coconut milk is rich in nutrients like manganese and copper that boost your heart health.
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Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10.2gFat: 9.4g
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