When the summer heat becomes too much to bear, cool off with one of these summer soups, some of which can be prepared without turning on the stove and all of which are delicious served straight from the refrigerator. Serve them as a starter before an elegant party, or simply enjoy them for lunch with a wedge of good bread.
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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Chilled Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup with Dilled Shrimp
Chilled Potato and Leek Soup
Curried Carrot Puree
Tomato Gazpacho with Roasted Pepper, Cucumber and Avocado
Two Melon Soups
Cucumber-Avocado Soup with Tomato Salsa