Whether served warm or chilled, soups are a wonderful way to highlight the garden-fresh flavors of summer. Here we feature recipes that capture the essence of the season, from a minestra chock-full of summer vegetables to a hearty lobster and corn chowder. And on a sunny afternoon, there’s nothing like a cooling bowl of gazpacho to tame the heat.

Summer Vegetable Minestra with Orzo and Arugula Pesto
Summer Tomato Soup
Lobster and Corn Chowder
Smoky Red Pepper Soup
Summer Squash and Leek Puree
Charred Eggplant Soup with Cumin and Greek Yogurt
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Cucumber-Dill Soup