Chilled Soups

Sauteed butternut squash and onion, fresh grated nutmeg, and creamy buttermilk combine to make a fantastic first course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a cool way to chill out in the kitchen? This cauliflower vichyssoise is not just a soup; it's a refreshing escape from the ordinary.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

If you've never had cold soup prepare to be amazed. The tomato-based Spanish classic is refreshing, subtle, and fantastic with some good quality bread.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with jalapeno pepper, lime juice, lime zest, kosher salt, fresh cilantro, olive oil, onion, garlic, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A delectable cold vegetable soup that you can top with any number of options. The perfect traditional first course for a Spanish meal.


Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with lemon, cucumber, garlic, shallots, green bell pepper, lettuce, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, chicken stock, avocado


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh peach, frozen peaches, peaches, sour cream, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, sherry


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with buttermilk, sour cream, cucumbers, olive oil, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dill, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with fresh chives, salt and pepper, fresh dill, cucumber, watercress, buttermilk


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cucumber, tomato, red onion, Serrano chile, garlic, fresh ginger root, rice wine vinegar, lemon, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with half and half, frozen strawberries, sour cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, grenadine syrup


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, celery, green onions, tomato juice, lime juice, red wine vinegar, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with rice vinegar or white wine vinegar, sesame oil, chicken or vegetable broth, cucumbers, salt, mushrooms, scallions, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with white wine, lemon juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, onion, chicken stock, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mint, cantaloupe, frozen tangerine or orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon, fresh mint, rhubarb, vanilla bean, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with orange juice, cantaloupe, peaches, white wine, lemon juice, honey, ground cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, kosher salt, chicken stock, carrots, leek, potatoes, garlic, ginger root, olive oil, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, limes, olive oil, prepared horseradish, cilantro


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with white bread, cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, olive oil, salt


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with fresh dill, dried dill, sugar, shrimp, English cucumber, sweet onion, Dijon mustard, scallions


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with whipped cream, sour cherries, salt, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, water, sugar, corn starch, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cilantro, mint leaves, sparkling wine, Serrano chili, melon


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground cloves, nutmeg, coriander, salt, sugar, half-and-half or sour cream, orange flavoring, lime, mint, rum or rum extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, balsamic vinegar, purple plums, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, orange juice, cardamom, whole cloves, honey, buttermilk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with garlic, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, scallions, jalapeno pepper, tomato juice, chicken broth, sherry vinegar or golden balsamic vinegar, lemon or lime juice


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, cucumbers, garlic, Greek yogurt, mint, dill, white wine vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mint, lime, peaches, pineapple, orange juice, pineapple juice, plain yogurt, white wine, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Champagne, strawberries, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with flour, egg, pitted cherries, lemon juice, sugar, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chives, potatoes, leeks, onion, salt, chicken stock, milk, heavy cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with tomatoes, tomato juice, onion, celery, green bell pepper, green onions, cucumber, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with mango, bananas, orange juice, plain nonfat yogurt, maple syrup, ground cardamom


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh mint, whipped cream, water, sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, cornstarch, white wine, frozen peaches

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, onion, potato, leek, chicken stock, fresh parsley, salt, cucumbers, black pepper, fresh spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chives, potato, sour cream, beets, water, citric acid, lemon juice or white vinegar, white granulated sugar, powdered chicken bouillon, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sour cream, pound cake, strawberries, frozen strawberries, vanilla ice cream, half and half, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, water, cucumbers, red wine vinegar, salt, onion, olive oil, tomato paste


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mint, fresh cranberries, water, sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, lemon juice, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours