Fruit soup

This refreshing treat was inspired by FOK Head Chef Darshana Thacker’s childhood memories of India. Every year for Diwali, Darshana’s mother served a cool, fruit-filled soup to all those who visited their home during the Hindu Festival of Lights. Choose a just-ripe banana for this recipe. You don’t want one that is soft and has dark spots.

In the heat of summer, we could not wish for more than a cold soup. After the casual boring cherry soup, maybe strawberry cream soup, try this mixed fruit…

Chilled Peach Soup with Cucumbers is an easy, but elegant first course that uses the best of your summer bounty.

A celebration of sweet, juicy strawberries in creamy coconut milk, this quick no-cook soup is delectable enough to serve as a dessert.

This cold pineapple soup is a delicious summer soup that is bursting with flavor. If you love gazpacho and chilled soups, this is a recipe to try!

This recipe for Cold Hungarian Peach Soup - Hideg Oszibarack Leves - is sweet enough to be eaten as dessert.

Mary Berry’s Carrot and Orange Soup is made with butter, onion, carrots, orange, and vegetable stock. This tasty carrot and orange soup recipe creates a delicious and comforting starter that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Summer Fruit Gazpacho is so unbelievably refreshing, you'll want to eat it every hot day you come upon. And when you find how easy it is to make, you just might actually find yourself making it all summer long!

This chilled soup is an excellent counterpart to a cookie tray. It provides contrasting flavors and textures without refined sugars, while still being a sweet finish to the meal. It also makes an excellent bedtime snack after candlelight services and keeps for several days in the fridge.

When I serve this fruit soup on a warm summer evening, my guests are always delighted. Compliments abound for this sweet and creamy meal starter.