Fresh & Delicious Soup Recipes to Make for Summer Luncheons

Soups are a great way to include essential nutrients in your diet. If you find it difficult to get your children to eat seasonal vegetables, soups are a great way to do it. To boost the flavour of soups, roast the veggies, use aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Summer is a great time to add fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet, and wholesome grains like quinoa, brown basmati rice, etc. Check out these delicious soup recipes perfect for summer luncheons:

Gazpacho Soup: This cooling soup is perfect for a summer lunch. Place cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, garlic, spring onion, and bread slices in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. Cover with cling film and set it to marinade overnight. Add the vegetable mixture in a blender and blitz until smooth. Add olive oil to emulsify the soup. Pour the soup into a bowl and serve with warm grilled bread. 

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup: Start with grilling tomatoes and red bell peppers with salt, pepper and olive oil. In a separate pan, sauté garlic in olive oil with a handful of basil. Remove the charred tomato and bell pepper skins. Add everything into a blender and blitz until smooth. Add a tablespoon of heavy cream to create a smooth texture to the soup. Pour the soup mix in a pot and simmer it on low heat for ten minutes. To make crunchy croutons, cut multigrain bread into small squares and sauté it in olive oil with a bit of oregano. Pour a ladle of hot soup in a bowl and top it with crunchy croutons. Garnish with a few chopped basil leaves and serve warm. 

Cannellini Beans & Escarole Soup: Start with cooking red lentils and cannelloni beans. Steam some broccoli, and peas. Sauté some ginger and grated fresh garlic in olive oil. Add one chopped onion and allow it to caramelize. Add coriander, cumin, paprika powder, salt and pepper to taste. Add a handful of escarole and cooked beans. Add vegetable broth and let it simmer for 20 minutes in low heat. Finish with a dollop of coconut cream. This soup is best served with brown rice recipes like lemon rice. Sprinkle some coriander leaves and serve hot with a wedge of lime. Daawat offers the best full-bran brown rice perfect for everyday cooking. 

Summer Minestrone Pasta Soup: Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add chopped carrot, celery, zucchini, bell peppers, cannellini beans, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Cook for 15 minutes and add orzo pasta. Add vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 30 minutes on low heat. Add a handful of spinach and basil. Ladle the soup in a bowl and finish with a handful of fresh basil. This delicious Italian soup makes for a hearty meal with a slice of crusty garlic bread.

Most of these soups can be served at room temperature or cold with a side of fresh bread. Panzanella salad is also a great dish to serve with these soups.