Parched and in need of cold soup recipes to cool down with this Summer? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together the 21 most deceptively healthy gazpacho recipes to make and enjoy on hot, sweltering days.
21 Gazpacho Recipes You Won’t Believe Are Healthy
This Summer, treat your body with these cool, refreshing gazpacho recipes.
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Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to bear the heat in silent suffering! Cool down with these cold summer soups that are so good, you’ll have a hard time believing they’re also good for you.
Most gazpacho recipes use peppers and if they don’t, throw them in there for some extra flavor and spice! To grow your own peppers, check out this kit from our friends at Grow and Make!
1. Strawberry Soup
You better believe this makes an amazing dessert!
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This strawberry soup is so tasty, it doubles as dessert! So, go ahead and enjoy a bowl or two (you know, for lunch and dessert).
Ingredients
2 cups hulled and sliced fresh (or thawed, frozen strawberries)
1 cup orange juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped topping, as needed
Cake croutons (optional)
Fresh mint sprigs(optional)
Get the recipe here
2. Cold Avocado Soup
Eat your way to glowing skin with this recipe.
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Cold soup that packs a flavorful punch is the perfect remedy to quell the heat and, let’s just say, this recipe delivers. This recipe is super creamy and packed with cooling herbs such as basil and cilantro.
Ingredients
5 Cups ripe green heirloom tomatoes, cubed
2 Avocados
1 Lime
¼ Cup Basil
¼ Cup Cilantro
5 tarragon leaves
2 cloves of Garlic
1 Serrano Pepper
Salt to taste
Get the recipe here
3. Yellow Tomato and Corn Gazpacho
Bring some sunshine to your day with this delicious gazpacho recipe.
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This soup is so comforting and inviting, we can’t help but smile every time we look at it. Don’t let the name fool you; this cold soup is made with amazing ingredients such as yellow peppers, champagne, red pepper flakes, green onions and more!
Ingredients
6 ripe, yellow tomatoes
3 ears of yellow corn, cooked and kernels removed
2 yellow peppers, diced
1/2 cup of yellow onion , diced
1 glove of garlic, minced
a pinch of cayenne (or more, to taste)
1/2 a teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of champagne or white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
For the toppings/garnish:
3-4 green onions, thinly sliced
a handful of micro greens
1 avocado, diced
a handful of toasted almonds (optional)
red pepper flakes (optional)
Get the recipe here
4. Cold Cucumber Soup
Who needs a chill pill when this cucumber soup is so cooling and soothing?
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If we could choose a gazpacho recipe that defines summer, this would be it! Cucumber, Greek yogurt and tons of seasoning come together to make a refreshing and extra healthy meal proving tht nothing tastes as good as healthy, whole-food meals.
Ingredients
2 large seedless (European) cucumbers, peeled; 1/2 cup diced small, the rest coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups vanilla flavored plain or Greek low or non fat yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh dill weed
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons loosely packed tarragon leaves (about 10 leaves)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 red onion, finely diced
Get the recipe here
5. Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup
Impress your neighbors by making them this chilled Perrsian soup!
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Just look at how beautiful this soup looks! Spoil your body with this easy gazpacho recipe and feel yourself radiate from the inside out!
Ingredients
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup dried rose petals, crushed (optional)
2 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups ice water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced (1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped mint
1/4 cup finely chopped dill
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Ground sumac, for garnish (optional)
Get the recipe here
6. Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho Soup
A soup as spicy as you!
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Watermelon gazpacho is the best! Now add some spices to it for some added heat and you have yourself the sexiest dish of the summer.
Ingredients
6 Cups Watermelon
2 Tomatoes
1 Cucumber
1 Serrano Pepper, minced
1 Lime
¼ Cup Cilantro, finely chopped
¼ Cup Basil, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Pinch Salt
Get the recipe here
7. Cold Soup of Fava Beans, Peas and Blue Cheese
The easiest way to go green is by making this delicious cold soup!
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If you’re looking for a meal with the right amount of protein and flavor, then it was destined you stumble across this homemade gazpacho recipe. Made with fava beans and green peas, this recipe delivers all the protein and nutrients you need without weighing you down.
Ingredients
1 cup fava beans
1/2 cup green peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon goat cheese
Salt
A pinch Espelette Pepper
2 teaspoons whipping cream
1/2 cup blue cheese (Roquefort)
Get the recipe here
8. Chilled Blueberry Soup
Get your antioxidants in with this nutrient-packed blueberry soup.
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We adore dessert soups (can you tell?) and this chilled blueberry soup is the best gazpacho recipe ever! Made with blueberry jam, heavy cream and chardonnay, this is definitely a treat you can dip into at all hours of the day!
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) jar Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam
1 cup heavy cream (or light if you prefer)
2 Tablespoons Chardonnay (or similar white wine)
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
Dash of cinnamon
Get the recipe here
9. Chilled Zucchini Avocado Soup
Don’t forget to garnish this soup with a dollop of sour cream for maximum tastiness!
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Who knew avocado, yogurt and zucchini could taste so good together? This soup is incredibly creamy, tasty and has the right amount of brightness and zest to it.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions (about half a bunch), sliced
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups water or vegetable stock
1 ripe avocado, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil (can substitute another herb)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
Ground pepper
Get the recipe here
10. Chilled Parsley and Green Pea Soup
Know any gazpacho skeptics? Blow their mind with this recipe!
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This chilled parsley and green pea soup is an awesome summer treat that will leave you happy, healthy, and feeling fabulous!
Ingredients
knob of coconut oil (or ghee)
2 medium onions
4 cloves garlic
a couple pinches sea salt
500g / 1lb. shelled peas
2 cups / 40g flat leaf (Italian) parsley, leaves only
3-4 cups / 1 liter vegetable broth (depending on how fluid you like it)
zest of ½ lemon 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed olive oil
Get the recipe here
11. Chilled Raspberry-Chile Soup
This is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.
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Say whaaa? Raspberries with jalapeno peppers? Color us intrigued. This gazpacho recipe may sound weird, but tastes better than any other soup you’ve ever had!
Ingredients
4 cups fresh raspberries
4 ripe bananas, peeled and cut up
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 6 ounce carton plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons agave syrup or corn syrup
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, minced
Whole or sliced fresh raspberries (optional)
Sliced fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers (optional)
Get the recipe here
12. Vegan Chilled Carrot Soup with Scape & Pistachio Pesto
Don’t know what a scape is? Then make this recipe to find out!
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Most gazpacho recipes are vegan because all gazpacho really is is chilled vegetables and spices that have been blended together. This recipe is super tasty with pistachio pesto and garlic scapes (scapes are the stems that garlic produces before the bulbs mature; these can be used the same way garlic bulbs are). This soup is thick, intense, and meant to be served with bread. Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons roasted ground cumin
1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2.5 cups)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup light coconut milk (canned)
For the Pesto:
⅓ cup olive oil
5 garlic scapes, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup raw pistachios
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan (optional)
Get the recipe here
13. Pea and Mint Soup
This soup is made with cooling ingredients that will alkalize your body’s pH balance.
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A gazpacho soup recipe made from tender baby peas. This is the perfect cold soup for hot summer days!
Ingredients
1/2 tbsp butter
1 large shallot, peeled and minced
2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
10 fresh mint leaves
1 lb / 500 g frozen baby peas (also called petite peas)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Get the recipe here
14. Chilled Cherry Fennel Soup
This is an easy recipe that can be made in 10 minutes or less!
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This recipe is definitely for those with a cherry pitter
as 3 cups of pitted cherries are required. That said, if you’re one of the lucky few, you’re going to love this cooling, nourishing Cherry Fennel Soup.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped fennel
½ cup minced shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
salt & pepper
3 cups pitted fresh cherries
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup water
2 tablespoons fresh dill
Get the recipe here
15. Chilled Cucumber and Apple Soup
Not into drinking your greens? Then enjoy them as a chilled soup!
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We love how beautiful this cucumber and apple gazpacho recipe is. This gazpacho is the perfect starter meal to your summer get-together.
Ingredients
1 English cucumber, peeled, halved and cut into thick slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 green onions, sliced diagonally
2 granny smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and roughly chopped
1 tbsp. lime juice plus 1 tsp. lime zest
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups yogurt
coarse salt & ground pepper
2 tsp. chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
Get the recipe here
16. Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Cardamom Infused Cherry Compote
Start your day off happy and nourished with this sweet and delicious cantaloupe soup!
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When we run for President, our platform will depend entirely on this gazpacho recipe, so vote for us!
Ingredients
1 Ripe cantaloupe
Sugar – to taste
1 Tbsp – Lemon juice
1 tsp cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
For the Cardamom infused Cherry Compote:
1 cup pitted cherries – chopped
1 – 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
½ tsp Cardamom powder
¼ tsp salt
Get the recipe here
17. Chilled Beet Soup with Horseradish Croutons
Suffering from acne or skin issues? Then eat more beets for clear, glowing skin!
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Beets help detox the blood and liver, lower your cholesterol, boost your stamina and fight inflammation, so with all that in mind, how could you not make this chilled beet soup with horseradish croutons?
Ingredients
For the soup:
2 large leeks
3 tablespoons butter
3 large beets, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
1 quart low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/2 cup milk (unsweetened almond milk used here)
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional yogurt, thinned out with milk if desired, for garnish
Chopped chives and/or dill, for garnish
For the croutons:
2 cups bread cubes
1-2 tablespoons (depending on how much you like horseradish) horseradish
1 tablespoon olive oil
Get the recipe here
18. Chilled Peach Soup
This peach gazpacho is so delicious, it’ll leave you praying for 100 degree weather!
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Feeling a little down? Make this peach soup, take a bite, and feel happiness instantly wash over you.
Ingredients
1 c. Sparkling White Wine
1 c. Peach Schnapps
½ c. Sugar
1 t. Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
½ t. Ground Cinnamon
¼ t. Ground Nutmeg
2 c. Half and Half
10 Large, Fresh Peaches, sliced
Get the recipe here
19. Mango Gazpacho with Pickled Shrimp
This gazpacho makes pickled shrimp our new favorite protein.
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Heck yeah – pickled shrimp needs to be featured more often and in more recipes! This is a wonderful tropical-inspired dish that features mango, cantaloupe and pickled shrimp.
Ingredients
3 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup cantaloupe chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
¾ cup red onion, cut into large chunks
3 cloves garlic
1 rib celery, cut into chunks
1 large jalapeno, seeded
3 limes, juiced
1 ½ cups Simply Orange Juice with Mango
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup fruity olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup cilantro leaves for garnish
1 avocado, diced
1 pound medium shrimp
3 cups water
½ cup champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon peppercorns
pinch of red pepper flakes
1 1-inch knob of fresh ginger, smashed
1 teaspoon sugar
Get the recipe here
20. White Asparagus Gazpacho
This recipe is best reserved for those fancy summer parties.
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Hey there, good looking! This white asparagus soup is the classiest of gazpacho recipes; just look at it! Make and don’t forget to garnish with edible flowers (you can find these at farmer’s markets or Whole Foods).
Ingredients
1 Pound White Asparagus, Ends Trimmed
1/2 Cup Sliced or Slivered Almonds
1 Small Shallot, Diced
2 Cloves Roasted Garlic
1 Medium Cucumber, Peeled and Chopped Divided (Reserve 1/4 Cup for Garnish)
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/2 – 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground White Pepper
1/4 Cup Avocado Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 – 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Stock
Truffle Oil, to Garnish (Optional)
Additional Slivered Almonds, to Garnish
Get the recipe here
21. Chilled Lemon Basil Avocado Soup
Long live gazpacho soups!
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This soup is so creamy it tastes like pudding (which is a good thing). This gazpacho recipe is packed with healthy fats from the coconut milk and avocados and other good-for-you ingredients such as lemons.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, roughly chopped (peeled, pit discarded)
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
zest from one lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (one lemon)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon basil, chopped
2 teaspoons shallots, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Get the recipe here
Stay cool this summer with these nourishing, Gaea-approved cold soup recipes!
In need of more ways to stay cool this summer? Awesome – then you need to see these 30 Refreshing Homemade Popsicles, 20 Bubbly Soda Recipes and 22 Lemonade Recipes to Quench Your Thirst.
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