Chill out with these cool summer recipes

Searching for a tasty way to cool down in this hot weather? Try one of these recipes for simple summer meals that satisfy with minimal use of the stove and soothing, cool tastes. Pictured, plum and blackberry borscht.

"This soup is thick and tart, but it’s easy to adjust to your taste. If you wish, sweeten it with a little extra sugar or thin it with a bit of either water or apple juice." -- Adam Ried. Adapted from Nicole Routhier’s Fruit Cookbook, by Nicole Routhier (Workman 1996).

Try this recipe and more easy and elegant chilled fruit soups, including strawberry soup with balsamic drizzle; savory minted cucumber, grape, and apple soup; and orange and peach gazpacho.