270 summer soup recipes

Crockpot black bean tortilla soup that simmers all day on enchilada sauce, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Finished with crisp homemade baked tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.

Chunky chili-tomato soup with whole simmered potatoes, fresh tomatoes, yellow onions, and a kick of green and red chili. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, deeply rustic.

Easy chickpea soup with canned garbanzos, tomato paste, onion, and oregano. A pantry-staple dump-and-simmer one pot recipe that purees into a creamy, satisfying meal.

Spicy red bean soup with a smoky ham hock, cheesecloth-bundled cumin and cayenne, and a finish of Tabasco and parsley. A slow-simmered pot of Southern comfort food.

Thai pumpkin and coconut cream soup blends shrimp, lemongrass, and chilies into a paste, then simmers cubed pumpkin in coconut milk with basil for a fragrant Southeast Asian first course.

Make-ahead gazpacho with a Mexican twist: chilled tomato soup brightened with green taco sauce, cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions. A quick simmer melds the flavors before chilling for a sharper, deeper bowl.

Easy homemade potato soup is creamy comfort from a handful of ingredients: tender potatoes and celery folded into a silky white sauce and simmered until thick. Leave it chunky or puree smooth, then top with croutons.

A hearty, flavorful soup featuring creamy white beans, tender Swiss chard, and savory bacon or pancetta, simmered in a rich chicken broth with the holy trinity of vegetables and thyme. Perfect for a cozy meal.

French market soup simmers a medley of dried beans with a smoky ham hock until tender, then brightens the pot with tomatoes and a finishing splash of lemon. A hearty, economical bean soup made from a colorful bean mix.

Beef and barley vegetable soup made from scratch with soup bones, pearl barley, tomatoes, and fresh peas. A slow-simmered three-hour soup with old-fashioned depth.

This comforting Crockpot Lentil-Kale Soup is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish featuring tender lentils, vibrant kale, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. With minimal prep, the slow cooker does the work, creating a thick, stew-like soup that’s perfect for chilly days or a healthy weeknight meal. The addition of miso paste and herbs like thyme and bay leaf elevates the flavor, making this a satisfying, plant-based option for the whole family.

Traditional turtle and ham soup simmered with cloves, bay leaf, thyme, garlic, and chopped lemon. A hearty Cajun-style wild game soup with deep, savory flavor.

Sweet and sour cabbage soup: a classic Jewish Eastern European soup simmered low and slow with cabbage, tomatoes, brown sugar, and vinegar. Tangy, warming, and even better on day two.

Charleston okra soup, the Lowcountry classic with simmered ham bone, fresh tomatoes, okra, bacon, and bell pepper. Ladled over rice for a true Carolina supper.

Classic split pea soup with smoked ham, carrots, celery, and onion. Dried peas simmer until they break down into a thick, hearty soup with chunks of smoky ham.

Slow cooker navy bean soup with ham hocks or chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, and thyme. A hearty crockpot bean soup that simmers all day and freezes well.