What to eat in the heat besides okroshka? 5 recipes for cold soups

Nothing in this world is perfect, and the summer season is unfortunately no exception to this sad rule. Sometimes the heat can be so annoying that you have to look for ways to cool down somehow. Often food comes to the rescue – refreshing cocktails, a cold bottle of water and your favorite ice cream.

Today we will tell you about another dish that will definitely do the job – cold soup. And if you doubt that it is delicious, then memorize their recipes and convince yourself in practice.

Okroshka

Caloric content: 59.2 kcal / 100 g.

Jums reikės:

• kefir – 1 liter;
• cucumber – 2 pcs;
• radish – 4-5 pcs;
• eggs – 2 pcs;
• chicken breast – 200 g;
• green onion – 3-4 feathers;
• dill, parsley and cilantro – a large bundle;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• salt, pepper to taste.

Here we will do without unnecessary words. Okroshka – a favorite among cold soups and in summer must at least once be on your table. The process of preparation is as simple as possible and is known to many people. First, chop vegetables and herbs and rub the egg on a coarse grater. For garlic, you can use a smaller grater. Then salt, pepper and pour kefir.

Beet

Calorie: 26.9 kcal / 100 g.

Jums reikės:

• kefir – 1 liter;
• beets – 3 pcs;
• potatoes – 2 pcs;
• cucumbers – 2 pcs;
• eggs – 4 pcs.;
• horseradish;
• lemon juice;
• herbs;
• salt, sugar to taste.

For lovers of borscht there is its summer version. To begin with, you need to grate beets, eggs and cucumbers on a coarse grater. Then cut the potatoes into small cubes, transfer to a common plate and dress with kefir. If required, with the help of lemon, salt, sugar and horseradish can be brought to the desired flavor.

Gazpacho

Calorie: 47 kcal / 100 g.

Jums reikės:

• tomatoes – 2-3 pcs;
• sweet pepper – 1/2 pc;
• cucumber – 1 pc;
• garlic – 1 slice;
• olive oil – 1 tsp;
• basil – 1 leaf;
• parsley to taste;
• salt, pepper to taste;
• water – 100 ml;
• ice at will.

If you have long wanted to go to Spain, then be sure to study the local cuisine. You can start, for example, with gazpacho – a dish of Andalusian cuisine. First, you need to peel the tomatoes from their skins. To make the process easier, we suggest pouring boiling water over them and leaving them for five minutes.

Then in the bowl of a blender add tomatoes, half a pepper, basil, garlic, salt, oil and water. Grind everything to a homogeneous mass and send it to the refrigerator for an hour. When serving, you can garnish with parsley, cucumber, pepper and ice.

Cucumber soup with shrimp

Calories: 126.4 kcal / 100 g.

Jums reikės:

• cucumbers – 600 g;
• green onions – 40 g;
• Greek yogurt – 100 g;
• boiled shrimps;
• low-fat cream cheese;
• lime or lemon juice – 2 tsp;
• garlic and dill to taste.

This recipe is for gourmets. First, you need to wash the cucumbers and cut them into cubes. Then peel garlic and together with cucumbers whip in a blender. Then add all the ingredients to the same place, except for the shrimp. It is necessary to mix everything to a homogeneous mass. After pour the puree into plates and add shrimp. You can decorate with a sprig of dill.

Apple soup

Calorie: 50.5 kcal / 100 g.

Jums reikės:

• green apples – 6 pcs;
• onion – 1 pc;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• fresh ginger root – 3 cm;
• cream with 20% fat content – 500 ml;
• butter – 1 tbsp;
• salt;
• freshly ground white pepper.

Using a fork, make punctures in the apples, bake them until soft in the microwave or oven and peel them from the core. Then peel and chop the onion, garlic and ginger and fry in oil for about 10 minutes. Next, pour in 200ml of water, boil, salt and pepper. Mix the apple mixture with the vegetables, liquid and cream, chop in a blender until puréed and refrigerate. Pink pepper and mint can be used for decoration.