cold soups
New favorite summer food: chilled soups. They’re like cold smoothies you drink with a spoon. Or out of a glass with a straw, I don’t see anything wrong with that. And they’re great when you feel like eating your fruits and veggies in something other than a salad.
Chilled Watermelon and Cucumber Soup
Kind of like gazpacho, but not completely. I blended chunks of watermelon, peeled cucumber, orange bell pepper, and red onion with salt, pepper, lime juice, and mint, then drizzled a little olive oil on top.
Summer Squash and Buttermilk Soup
Found this one on 101 Cookbooks. A nice way to get some extra squash and leftover buttermilk off your hands.
Cold Borscht
Classic! Simmer some chopped beets and onions in broth, then let it cool down. Add matchsticks of cucumbers and radishes, along with some yogurt or sour cream, fresh dill, parsley, and scallions.
