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Summer soups are usually lighter, less hearty and filling than soups served during other times of the year. Use up those summer veggies and get your soup on!
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Soup Isn’t Just for Winter!
I LOVE soup! But when you think soup, you most likely think winter.
These chunky or smooth summer soups are just the thing to hit the spot on those warm summer days. They’re not too heavy, and perfect served with a side of bread or fresh green salad.
Why we love summer soups:
- Light and flavorful. Save the heavy stews and chowders for winter and enjoy these lighter and flavorful soups.
- For every skill level. We’ve included tips to make the most flavorful soups with the best texture!
- Crockpot soup recipes. Cooking soup in a slow cooker keeps you from heating your kitchen and frees up time to enjoy summertime activities.
seasonal Veggies
If you are lucky enough to have a vegetable garden growing in your backyard use the produce you have on hand!
- Some favorite summer vegetables include tomatoes, red peppers, squash, beans, greens, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, southern peas, summer corn, green onions, or fresh herbs like fresh dill, basil, oregano, rosemary, fresh mint, and thyme.
summer Soup Tips
- Using a crock pot on a hot summer day is ideal as it won’t heat your kitchen!
- Ways to make the flavors in your best summer soups shine:
- Sauté the aromatic veggies first. These include ingredients like celery, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Season to taste. Allow the soup to simmer a bit before tasting and adding any other seasonings.
- Opt for using the more flavorful chicken or beef stock instead of broth.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a bright flavor.
- If a soup recipe calls for cooked meat, using seasoned cooked meat really lifts the entire soup.
- Soup that can be served cold. There are recipes designed to be served cold such as cold cucumber soup, and gazpacho recipes like watermelon gazpacho or sweet corn gazpacho. But many warm soups can be turned into cold soups.
- Easily chill creamy vegetable-based soups such as Tomato Soup, Carrot Soup, or Squash Soup in the fridge and serve cold. Cold soups are typically served in smaller portions and alongside sandwiches or salads.
Toppings
If the soup isn’t amazing enough, adding some favorite toppings will take it over the top. Garnish your soup with any of these ideas:
- fresh basil, cilantro, mint, ginger, or other herbs
- lemon juice or lime juice to give a bright flavor
- a dollop of sour cream or parmesan cheese
- salt, pepper, garlic salt, or red pepper flakes to taste
- crushed crackers or croutons, tortilla strips, chopped nuts or seeds
- bacon bits
Favorite Summer Soup Recipes
A bowlful of summer soups can stand alone but also pair well with a classic side of greens like Wedge Salad or sandwiches such as a Veggie Panini or this Flatout Wrap.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
Bright and hearty homemade lemon chicken orzo soup is swimming in a flavorful broth. This lemon chicken orzo soup can't be beat.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Hearty chicken gnocchi soup is filled with veggies and on the table in only 30 minutes. It's a favorite copycat recipe!
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Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Classic comfort in a bowl: this homemade chicken noodle soup recipe is easy, flavorful, and tastes like a warm hug.
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Best Chili Recipe
You're going to fall hard for this spicy, hearty homemade beef chili. This best chili recipe is not only simple, but delicious!!
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!
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Easy Tortellini Soup
This easy tortellini soup recipe is packed with delicious ingredients, only takes 10 minutes to prep, and is perfect all year long.
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Fideo
Mom's famous sopa de fideo (Mexican noodle soup) has been a quick and simple family favorite for generations!
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Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Recipe
If you like classic stuffed peppers, you're going to LOVE this stuffed green pepper soup. With just a hint of spice, it's packed with flavor!
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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Recipe
Is there anything more comforting than warm, melty Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup? This combo is everything and so simple too!
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More Summertime Soups
We just can’t get enough soup recipes, so here are even more favorites to enjoy all season long!
Chicken Taco Soup
Our favorite chicken taco soup is a dump-and-go slow cooker favorite, it's perfectly spiced and easily doubled!
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Chicken Corn Soup Recipe
Homey chicken corn soup is savory & delicious. It is hearty, filling and only takes 10 minutes of prep time!!
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Lasagna Soup Recipe
Lasagna soup is everything you love about lasagna minus the time! It's easy, filling, and beyond delicious!!
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Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe
All the flavors of your favorite appetizer in this delicious Buffalo Chicken Soup. It's so hearty and tastes just like buffalo wings!
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King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe
King Ranch Chicken Soup is savory and delicious. This twist on a classic brings all the flavor to the table in under 30 minutes.
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Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
With just a couple of steps, this creamy ham and bean soup is ready in no time! It's the epitome of comfort food.
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Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe
With a combination of chicken, potato, white beans, carrots, spinach and more, this chicken Florentine soup is hearty and absolutely delicious. It tastes similar to Olive Garden's recipe, but it's made in the slow cooker!
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Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe
Perfectly spiced Green Chili Chicken Soup is like an enchilada in soup form! It's hearty, delicious, and is always a crowd pleaser.
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Mexican Corn Soup Recipe
Delicious Mexican Chicken and Corn Soup filled with chicken, corn, tomatoes, cheese, & lots of seasonings! This Chicken Corn Soup recipe is so simple and can be made in 20 minutes!
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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Nothing like a warm bowl of tortilla soup on a chilly winter day! This lighter version of chicken tortilla soup is healthy, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients.
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Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Thick and cheesy crockpot cheeseburger soup is rich and creamy with plenty of chunks for a stick-to-your-ribs kind of soup!
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Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe
Hamburger Macaroni Soup is packed with flavor and it only requires a handful of pantry staples. It's hearty and delicious!
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Vegetable Soup
Healthy, hearty vegetable soup is loaded with veggies and ready in under 45 minutes for one nourishing bowl of comfort!
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Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Perfectly spiced, creamy chicken enchilada soup is an easy slow cooker favorite. It's perfect for busy days!
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CrockPot Taco Soup Recipe
Creamy & delicious Crockpot Taco Soup is SO easy to make! It's packed with flavor and takes just 5 minutes of prep time!
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Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes, perfect for busy nights!
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Mexican Soup Recipe
Filling and flavorful Mexican soup is packed with chicken, beans, and veggies with just a little bit of heat!!
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Sausage Soup
Hearty and delicious Italian sausage soup is filled with veggies. This simple stovetop recipe is great to enjoy all year long!
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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Buttery smooth butternut squash soup with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg makes for one delicious cozy bowl of soup!
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Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe
This roasted tomato soup is easy to make with fresh tomatoes. It's irresistibly creamy and bursting with flavor.
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A Taco in Soup Form!
Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
The best part of all is that it takes 20 minutes TOTAL to make. Yes, you heard me right!! Twenty minutes to prep and cook this entire meal!
Here is the recipe:
25+ Summer Soup Recipes
Summer soups are usually lighter, less hearty and filling than soups served during other times of the year. Use up those summer veggies and get your soup on!
Ingredients
- 3 (15-ounce) cans chili with beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce_ can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, (or 1 packet)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, (or 1 packet)
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup water
Toppings
- sour cream, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, stir and combine all ingredients, and bring to boil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes on a low heat.
- Add any desired toppings and serve nice and warm.
Notes
Make Ahead: You can easily make this soup 1–2 days ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat on the stove or in a crockpot until warm.
Slow Cooker Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 6–7 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 21kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.02g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 0.1mg, Sodium: 584mg, Potassium: 93mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
favorite summertime soups
We hope you’ll enjoy this list of some of our favorite summer soups. It is so nice to be able to put together an easy and satisfying meal in the summertime – and these soups all fit the bill! We’d love to know which ones you’ve tried!
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I love your creamy tomato soup and usually serve it with you Hama and fb cheese sliders. With summer in full swing I’m looking forward to trying more soups off this list.
Yess!! Soup all year round! Love all of these!
Thanks a lot for this fantastic summer soup recipe, it’s really delicious and super easy to make! Will surely have this again. Highly recommended!
My husband was just asking me about summer soups. I love soup any time of the year. These soups are perfect and light enough for any time of the year!
I love soup during the summer but always felt “stuck” with the feeling that I couldn’t have it. Haha! This list is amazing!! Thank you!
I am all for eating soups in the summer! My go-to is tomato with grilled cheese! All the ones we’ve tried are so delicious!!