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3 best recipes for cold soups
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1. Fridge in different nations
In Poland, the most popular recipe is the Lithuanian cold beetroot soup, which is listed as a traditional dish. It is prepared with beetroot, kefir, dill and radish, and is served with boiled potatoes. Other nations have their own versions of this dish: in Spain – gazpacho (based on tomatoes), in the Balkans – tarator (based on cucumber and nuts), and in France – vichyssoise (based on leek, potatoes and onions).2. A chilled dish with avocado
The combination of avocado with cucumber and mint provides refreshment, and the dish itself provides a large amount of omega-3 fatty acids that have a positive impact on the immune system, skin, hair, nails, and brain function. Avocado soup is a true vitamin bomb. Ingredients (for 4 servings): 3 ripe avocados, 3 cucumbers, 1 large thick natural yogurt or Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cold mineral water, 2 teaspoons olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, a handful of chopped mint, a handful of chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Preparation: Wash the avocados, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the pits. Remove the ripe pulp with a spoon and place it in the blender. Add the juice of the lemon and mix everything to a smooth mass. Add the cucumbers, which have been diced, and the spices salt and pepper. Mix again, then add the yogurt, mineral water, and olive oil. Mix everything well with a spoon. Let the preparation sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with parsley and mint.3. A chilled soup made of strawberries
During the summer months, it is worth preparing a chilled soup made of summer fruits, which will serve as an excellent source of vitamin C and magnesium. In the fruit version of the dish, we recommend using strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, which are known for their low calorie content. The ingredients needed to prepare one serving include: a glass of strawberries, small coconut yogurt, a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, a tablespoon of almond flakes, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice, and a few mint leaves. The method of preparation involves washing and removing the stems of the strawberries before placing them in the blender or bowl, if using a hand blender. Add lemon juice and honey, and blend until smooth. Then, mix with coconut yogurt. After preparation, the soup should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The soup is served in a bowl or dish with mint leaves and almond flakes. You can also cook additional noodles or rice to make the dish more nutritious.4. A chilled soup crafted from beets
The most traditional version of the chilled soup is the one made from beetroot. Shops cater to the needs of customers and offer hermetically sealed beetroot that is already cooked and peeled. It can be used to quickly prepare a chilled soup, saving time in meal preparation. Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1 pack of cooked beetroot, 3 fresh cucumbers, 1 bunch of fresh radishes, 2 cups of natural kefir, 1 large natural Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of natural honey, 1 bunch of fresh parsley, salt, pepper, ground garlic. Preparation: Cut the beetroot into cubes. Wash and peel the cucumbers and radishes, then cut them into small cubes. Place all ingredients in a pot or large bowl and add kefir, yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic. The soup should remain in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully chill. After this time, pour into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley. You can also boil hard-boiled eggs, let them cool, and cut them into quarters to add protein to the soup.5. Nutritional components of the cold soup
A cold soup is an excellent idea for lunch, lunch or dinner on hot days when we want to avoid consuming snacks that require cooking or frying. Both lovers of savory and sweet flavors will find the perfect version of the soup that will provide refreshment on hot days. In addition, a cold soup will provide the human body with large amounts of vitamins and minerals through vegetables or fruits used to prepare the dish. Dairy products such as yogurt or kefir will be a source of calcium and full protein. The addition of dill and mint will provide refreshment and a dose of vitamin C. A cold soup made from vegetables and fruits is also a good source of dietary fiber, which plays an important role in the proper functioning of the digestive tract. This dish is a good choice for people who are on a reducing or vegetarian diet. If the cold soup is to be prepared for vegans, it is worth replacing natural yogurt or kefir with a plant-based alternative (e.g. coconut yogurt, soy yogurt or oat yogurt) and not using additives in the form of eggs, fish or meat.
