Best 13 Cold Tomato Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with our delightful Cold Tomato Soup, a chilled and vibrant dish that's perfect for warm days. This classic Spanish gazpacho recipe is easy to make and packed with garden-fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic herbs. Served chilled, it offers a balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes that will tantalize your taste buds.

This collection of recipes features a variety of cold tomato soup variations, each with its own unique twist. From the traditional Spanish gazpacho to a refreshing watermelon-tomato gazpacho, and a creamy avocado-tomato soup, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. These soups are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Serve them as a light lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or even as a healthy and flavorful dinner.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

COLD TOMATO CUCUMBER SOUP



Cold Tomato Cucumber Soup image

This cold tomato soup recipe is perfect if you love the flavor of a fresh tomato right out of your garden. This refreshing soup makes a healthy summer lunch and can be made ahead to save time on busy days.

Provided by Chef

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
½ cucumber, roughly chopped
¼ cup coconut milk
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon heavy cream
3 teaspoons grated lime zest
¼ teaspoon maharaja curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to give up their juices, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Puree tomato mixture in an electric blender by pulsing several times. Add cucumber and pulse until chopped into small pieces. Add coconut milk, mayonnaise, heavy cream, lime zest, curry powder, and salt; pulse until well combined.
  • Pour soup into a container or bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve in bowls garnished with mint leaves and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 372.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

HEARTY HOT OR COLD ROASTED TOMATO SOUP



Hearty Hot or Cold Roasted Tomato Soup image

A summer/fall specialty, blending the flavors of garden fresh basil and juicy tomatoes. Make this soup when you are feeling tomato rich.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 quart chicken stock
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking tray with the garlic cloves. Drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (195 degrees C) for 1 hour.
  • Snip the ends off the garlic cloves, and squeeze the insides into the bowl of a food processor along with the entire contents of the baking tray. Add stock, basil, and vinegar; blend until smooth. Season to taste. Serve either hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 972.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

MOROCCAN-SPICED COLD TOMATO SOUP



Moroccan-Spiced Cold Tomato Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Ginger     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Spice     Summer     Chill     Honey     Cinnamon     Cilantro     Parsley     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings or about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Scant 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14- to 16-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained and juices reserved
1 3/4 cups chicken broth (14 fluid ounces)
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Garnish: lemon slices

Steps:

  • Cook onion in oil with spices in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add to onion mixture with reserved juices, broth, honey, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 1 tablespoon cilantro, then bring to a boil. Transfer soup to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Cool soup, stirring occasionally, until cold, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then stir in remaining parsley and cilantro.

COLD TOMATO-CILANTRO SOUP



Cold Tomato-Cilantro Soup image

This cold soup made with canned tomatoes suggests (but beats out) gazpacho, and has a huge hit of cilantro. Serve it at a summer dinner parties, or simply paired with a grilled cheese. It's also incredibly refreshing by itself.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large or 2 small bunches fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large or 3 small garlic cloves
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, whole or diced, with liquid
Salt
black pepper to taste
1 lime, halved

Steps:

  • Pull off a small handful of cilantro leaves to use for garnish and set aside. Tie remaining cilantro into a bundle with kitchen twine.
  • Heat oil in a deep, medium-size heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 8 minutes; reduce heat as needed to prevent browning. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute; then add tomato paste, cumin, paprika and cayenne, and cook until tomato paste begins to darken, about 2 minutes more.
  • Add tomatoes with liquid, 1 quart water, salt and pepper, and cilantro bundle, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes, covered. Set aside until cool enough to blend, then remove cilantro bundle. Using regular or hand-held blender, blend until smooth. Refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, squeeze in juice of half a lime and add salt and pepper to taste; the soup should not be very salty. If desired, squeeze in remaining lime juice. Serve in small bowls or cups, garnished with a few whole cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 338 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

TOMATO COLD SOUP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE ICE CREAM



Tomato Cold Soup with Parmesan Cheese Ice Cream image

It's very easy to elaborate upon this fresh tomato based soup, but its incredible taste relies upon using top quality olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Use very ripe tomatoes for the fullest flavor.

Provided by VICENÇ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 plum tomatoes, chopped
6 leaves fresh basil, julienned
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup cream
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes and basil into a large pot or bowl. Use a stick blender, food processor, or blender to puree the tomatoes and basil together. Gradually blend in the oil to form a good emulsion. If pureeing the mixture in smaller batches, add a bit of oil to each one. Season with salt and ground black pepper, but remember, the Parmesan ice cream will be salty. Place the tomato preparation in the refrigerator while the ice cream is prepared.
  • Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and continue to cook and stir until the cheese is melted, and the mixture is uniform. Season with a dash of freshly ground black pepper, and remove to a small bowl to cool. This will temper the mixture, so it will freeze more smoothly and evenly. When the cheese mixture has cooled a bit, place it in the freezer.
  • Take the tomato mixture from the refrigerator, and pass it through a chinois, food mill or strainer with medium holes to remove bits of peel and seeds. The result should be a creamy liquid, not a tomato juice.
  • Serve the cold soup in small bowls or large cups. Make little balls with the frozen cheese using a dessert spoon. Place a little ball of the Parmesan ice cream into each bowl just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 80.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 5 g

COLD BASIL-TOMATO SOUP



Cold Basil-Tomato Soup image

Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 50m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 3/4 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onion, about 1 5-ounce onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/2 cup thinly sliced heart of celery
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup thinly sliced, trimmed fresh fennel
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 cup tomato juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
5 or more drops Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 small sprigs fresh basil for garnish
18 cheese croutons

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes into half-inch cubes. (There should be about five cups.) Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a kettle and add the onion, green pepper, garlic, celery, thyme and fennel. Stirring often, without browning, cook about five minutes. Add the chopped basil and tomato paste and stir. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the cubed tomatoes. When the mixture returns to a boil, let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the tomato juice. Let cool, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  • Spoon about half the mixture at a time into a food processor or blender. Blend as finely as possible, and repeat with the remaining mixture. Combine the two batches.
  • Place a sieve over a bowl and pour in the soup. Press to extract as much liquid as possible from the solids.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the Tabasco sauce and the sugar and blend. Spoon into six chilled soup bowls. Garnish each one with one basil sprig. Serve with cheese croutons.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 864 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

COLD TOMATO AND SOUR CREAM SOUP



Cold Tomato and Sour Cream Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Summer     Chill     Sour Cream     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled and quartered
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion greens
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of dried thyme, crumbled
Pinch of dried marjoram, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sour cream
Garnish: fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Purée tomatoes in batches in a blender until smooth, then force purée through a sieve into a large bowl, discarding seeds. Stir in lemon juice to taste, scallion, zest, sugar, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
  • Chill soup until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with dollops of sour cream.

COLD TOMATO AND YOGURT SOUP



Cold Tomato and Yogurt Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups tomato juice
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, or add more if desired)
Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except cilantro. Chill for a few hours before serving. Serve in chilled bowls and garnish with cilantro.

COLD TOMATO-THYME SOUP WITH GRILLED GARLIC CROUTONS



Cold Tomato-Thyme Soup with Grilled Garlic Croutons image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Tomato     Freeze/Chill     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 cups finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
2 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
3 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped (about 5 cups)
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
3 3/4-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
1 garlic clove, halved
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, finely chopped garlic and bay leaf. Cover; cook until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover; cook until tomatoes release juices, about 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until juices evaporate, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add broth and chopped thyme. Partially cover pot and simmer until mixture is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Cool soup slightly. Discard bay leaf. Puree half of soup in blender. Stir into soup in pot. Season with salt and pepper. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of bread slices. Grill bread until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Rub garlic clove halves over bread. Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Divide cold soup among bowls. Top with croutons. Garnish with thyme.

COLD TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH CRAB GAZPACHO RELISH



Cold Tomato Soup with Fresh Crab Gazpacho Relish image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 large red tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 cups canned tomato juice
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seed and diced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 slices good-quality white bread, crusts left on
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Puree above ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls and garnish with a dollop of crab relish.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

COLD CUCUMBER-TOMATO SOUP



Cold Cucumber-Tomato Soup image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart cucumber juice (see recipe)
1 medium-size cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 large jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber juice in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until cold. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup among 4 bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 37, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 491 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

COLD CURRIED TOMATO SOUP



Cold Curried Tomato Soup image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tart apple, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 medium-large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion, ginger, apple, cumin, coriander, turmeric and curry powder and cook, stirring, about five minutes. Do not allow the onion to brown.
  • Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a simmer and cook until the apples and onions are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and puree the mixture in a food processor or blender, then force through a sieve to remove the tomato and apple skins and seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Stir the yogurt to smooth it, then stir it into the soup. Serve the soup garnished with a sprinking of mint.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 569 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MADE IN SPAIN WITH JOSE ANDRES - ANDALUCIAN COLD TOMATO SOUP - GAZPACHO



MADE IN SPAIN WITH JOSE ANDRES - ANDALUCIAN COLD TOMATO SOUP - GAZPACHO image

Categories     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the soup:
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled
¼ cup sherry vinegar
½ cup Oloroso sherry
¾ cup Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
For the garnish:
2 1 inch-thick slices rustic bread
¼ cup Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
½ cucumber, diced
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
Sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • To make the soup, combine the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, sherry, olive oil and 2 cups of water in a food processor or blender. Puree the ingredients until everything is well blended into a thick pink liquid. Pour the gazpacho through a medium-hole strainer into a pitcher. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. For the garnish: Preheat oven to 450??qF. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and toss in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread the bread on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Set the croutons aside to cool. To serve, pour the chilled soup into cups or bowls. Top with croutons, cucumbers and peppers. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size, have no bruises or blemishes, and are a deep red color.
  • Chill the soup thoroughly: Cold tomato soup is best served chilled, so make sure to give it plenty of time to cool in the refrigerator. You can also chill the soup overnight for a more intense flavor.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Cold tomato soup is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular toppings include croutons, chopped bacon, diced avocado, and sour cream.
  • Experiment with different flavors: Cold tomato soup is a great way to experiment with different flavors. Try adding herbs, spices, or even fruit to your soup for a unique twist.

Conclusion:

Cold tomato soup is a refreshing and delicious summer soup that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, cold tomato soup is a perfect dish for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give cold tomato soup a try!

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