7 No-Cook Summer Soups Slideshow

This cool and creamy soup is a welcoming respite from the heat of a summer day. The buttermilk in the soup provides a tangy counterpoint to the rich avocado that keeps you coming back for more.

Click here to see the Chilled Avocado and Cucumber Soup Recipe.

Watermelon is refreshing on its own, but when blended with a bit of fresh ginger, lime juice, and mint into a delicious soup and topped with a bit of lobster ceviche, it becomes something truly special.

Click here to see the Watermelon Soup with Fresh Lobster Recipe.

Looking for a recipe with a bit of tropical flair? Then try this gazpacho recipe which combines pineapple, cucumber, and cilantro with a touch of honey for an easy weeknight appetizer.

Click here to see the Chilled Pineapple Gazpacho Recipe.

It's an exciting time of year when tomato season is in full swing, and this creative chilled soup recipe is a great way to showcase this exciting summer fruit.

Click here to see the Chilled Tomato and Red Pepper Soup Recipe.

Sometimes, puréed soups can get a bit dull from a textural standpoint. This chilled soup recipe features chunks of cucumber and sourdough croutons to give each bite a satisfying crunch.

Click here to see the Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup with Sourdough Croutons Recipe.

How do you make a chilled soup creamy without resorting to dairy products? Amie Valpone, author of The Healthy Apple, uses avocados and dairy-free yogurt to create a velvety soup that's dairy-free.

Click here to see the Dairy-Free Creamy Avocado Soup Recipe.

The sweet and savory combination of watermelon and tomato is an interesting twist on traditional gazpacho.

Click here to see the Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho Recipe.