Salmorejo is a velvety chilled tomato soup with a rich, almost creamy body despite containing no dairy. Bright, sweet tomatoes, good olive oil, and a little sherry vinegar create a deeply refreshing dish, made even better with savory jamón and tender egg on top.

Okroshka is a chilled, tangy Russian soup with crisp cucumber, peppery radish, soft potato, egg, and fragrant dill suspended in a lightly creamy kvass broth. It is bright, cooling, and ideal for hot weather, with a pleasant contrast of crunchy vegetables and mellow, savory richness.

This gazpacho de remolacha is smooth, bright, and cooling, with the sweetness of beetroot balanced by ripe tomato, cucumber, and a sharp touch of sherry vinegar. It is light yet satisfying, with a striking ruby color and a clean, fresh finish.

Chłodnik is a bright, chilled beet soup with a creamy buttermilk base, crisp cucumber and radish, and plenty of dill and chives. Tangy, cooling, and beautifully pink, it is one of the most refreshing dishes of the Polish summer table.

This gazpacho is cool, silky, and intensely refreshing, with sweet ripe tomatoes balanced by cucumber, red pepper, fruity olive oil, and sharp sherry vinegar. It is a fast, no-cook soup that tastes vibrant and clean, perfect for a light summer meal.

Ajoblanco is a silky, chilled almond and garlic soup with a delicate white color and a luscious, emulsified body. Sweet green grapes add bursts of freshness that balance the nutty richness, peppery olive oil, and gentle tang of sherry vinegar.

This Gazpacho de Melon is a cool, silky Spanish-style soup that blends sweet ripe cantaloupe with crisp cucumber, mint, and sherry vinegar. It is light, fragrant, and deeply refreshing, with fruity freshness balanced by olive oil richness and a clean acidic lift.