Cold soup recipes to beat the heat!

These healthy soups are ideal for a summer lunch. Simply prepare a large pot and offer your guests this delectable dish.

SMOKY SALMOREJO

Ingredients

Tomatoes

White bread with crusts removed

Grated garlic

Vinegar

Olive oil

Salt

Thin sliced green grapes

Chopped roasted almonds

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Method

Cut sides of the tomato halves and discard the skins.

Add bread and toss with tomatoes.

Blend the mixture after 15 minutes in food processor.

Add grated garlic and vinegar in the mixture and gradually add � cup smoked olive oil with the machine on.

Strain the mixture and season it with salt, cover and refrigerate until very cold and your Salmorejo is ready.

Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with grapes, almonds and a drizzle of smoked olive oil.

WATERMELON SOUP

Ingredients

Watermelon chunks (de-seeded)

Mint leaves

Ginger and garlic paste

Chilli flakes

Method

Blend 1 cup de-seeded watermelon chunks, 3-5 mint leaves, 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp chilli flakes.

Refrigerate and serve cold, with a topping of mint leaves.

CHICKPEA SESAME SOUP

Ingredients:

Boiled chickpea

Garlic clove

Sesame seeds

Cumin seeds

Lime juice

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Method

Blend 1 cup soaked and boiled chickpea, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds, 2 tsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Blend all ingredients well to make a smooth paste.

Add cold water to adjust the consistency and serve fresh.

BEETROOT SOUP

Ingredients

Boiled beetroot

Yogurt

Cumin seeds

Coriander leaves

Salt

Pepper

Mint leaves

Method

Blend 1 cup boiled beetroot, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, salt and pepper to taste and a few mint leaves.

Adjust the consistency with cold water and serve fresh.

AVOCADO SPINACH SOUP

Ingredients

Spinach leaves

Avocado

Garlic

Basil leaves

Yogurt

Lemon juice

Paprika powder

Salt

Pepper

Method

Blend parboiled 1 cup spinach leaves, 1 ripe avocado, 1 garlic, 2 tsp basil leaves, 1 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp paprika powder, salt and pepper to taste.

Blend all ingredients and adjust the consistency with cold water.

Indo-Asian News Service