10 Plant-Based Summer Soups

Often in the summertime, we are looking for something quick and easy to have for lunch or dinner—something that we can whip up quickly, that is not too heavy, and doesn’t have us working over a hot stove in the sweltering heat.

Soup is always a great go-to when time is short or we have a bunch of rogue veggies in the pantry. However, when things heat up outside, the thought of a big bowl of hot soup might not be all that appealing.

Well, it is good news that there are plenty of ways to make soups that can be hot but not overbearing, raw, chilled, or simply warmed up.  Summer soups can be satisfying and filling while keeping you cool and refreshed. An added bonus is that often summer soups can be made with just a few ingredients and a blender!

What’s more, all those tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchinis that keep piling up on the kitchen counters from this season’s harvest are the perfect ingredients for fresh, light soups that hold all the nutrients and flavors of summer.

1.  Creamy Chilled Avocado Soup with Wheatgrass

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This Creamy Chilled Avocado Soup with Wheatgrass by Sophie Yotova is a great way to get all your greens without just throwing them all into a salad.  With the powerful favors of mint and arugula, the superpowers of wheatgrass and the creaminess of the avocados, you can make a velvety smooth soup that is perfect for a warm afternoon.

2.  Raw Corn Cream Soup

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Nadia Petrova‘s Raw Corn Cream Soup is a vegan version of the classic cream of corn soup.  This chilled, raw soup is very easy to make and involves only putting a few delicious ingredients into a blender.  Garnish with a little saffron for a bit of flair.

3.  Seasonal Detox Soup

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Though this is a heated soup, it is light and fresh and won’t leave you feeling too full or bogged down on warm days.  Seasonal Detox Soup by Awesome Vegan Soups contains no oil, salt, or grains making it very easy on the digestive system. This is also a great meal to have if you have overindulged at any point.  It happens!

4.  Raw Green Pea Soup

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Here is another beautiful green soup that is full of nutrients and health. Lisa Viger‘s Raw Green Pea Soup tastes garden fresh with just six simple ingredients.  An avocado and some almond milk make this a super creamy soup that still satisfyingly refreshing on a lazy afternoon.

5.  Light Tomato Soup

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Clean and fresh ingredients go into this Light Tomato Soup by Sara Oliveira.  This is a perfect recipe for helping to use up your tomato harvest.  Bonus points—this soup is delicious served hot or chilled.

6.  Summer Coconut Vegetable Soup

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This is a warm soup, but it is packed with beautiful summer produce.  Fresh radishes and parsley, carrots, and mushrooms go into making Alison Marras‘ Summer Coconut Vegetable Soup.  This recipe is a vegan version of a traditional Finnish soup called kesakeitto.  Here, coconut milk replaces dairy milk and cream.

7.  Raw Asparagus Soup

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Here is another wonderful seasonal soup by Lisa Viger.  Asparagus is in season right now, and it’s time to make this vegan version of the classic, cream of asparagus soup.  In this recipe for Raw Asparagus Soup, the avocado helps to give a cool and creamy texture.

8.  Chilled Cucumber Soup

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Cucumber has to be way up on the list of most refreshing things to eat on a hot day.  Well, this recipe for Chilled Cucumber Soup by Lisa Lotts will certainly do the job.  This recipe calls for some silken tofu, which adds protein and a velvety texture.  There’s more!  Whip up a portion of fresh pico de gallo and ladle a spoonful into the chilled soup before serving.

9.  Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Soup

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Try this soup that is filled with all the flavors of summer.  Mariko Sakata‘s Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Soup is heated to just 110°F so as to preserve the precious nutrients.  It calls fresh, juicy tomatoes and sweet sun-dried tomatoes as well as bunches of basil.  An avocado adds to the creaminess of this take on a summer classic.

10.  Cleansing Detox Soup

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This cleansing soup is great whether you are on a detox or not, and it looks like summer in a bowl.  Shannon Leparski‘s Cleansing Detox Soup is light and full of fresh flavors, nutrient-rich veggies, and healthful herbs and spices.  Ginger, turmeric, greens, and carrots combine to make a soup that is ideal for a light lunch on a sunny afternoon.

Here it is!  We can still enjoy quick and comforting soup even when the weather gets hot and sticky.  Many of these recipes can be whipped up in minutes and require no cooking at all, and those that do, still boast fresh and clean ingredients that we crave on sunny days.

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