4 Cold Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat with Bone Broth

When the summer heat hits, the last thing you want is a steaming bowl of broth — but that doesn't mean you have to give up all the nourishing benefits bone broth has to offer. Cold bone broth is silky, hydrating, and packed with collagen, minerals, and gut-loving goodness. These four chilled recipes show you just how versatile and refreshing bone broth can be, even on the hottest days of the year.

1. Cold Cucumber Cream

Silky, cool, and deeply refreshing — this chilled cucumber cream is the ultimate summer starter. Bone broth adds a savory depth that transforms this simple soup into something truly nourishing.

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers, roughly chopped
• 1 cup bone broth (use your preferred flavor — we recommend Chicken Bone Broth for its light, clean taste that lets the cucumber shine)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• A few fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Blend cucumbers, bone broth, yogurt, garlic, dill, mint, and lemon juice until completely smooth.
2. Season with salt and white pepper, then blend again briefly.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
4. Serve drizzled with olive oil, topped with thin cucumber slices and a sprig of fresh dill.

2. Chilled Tomato Gazpacho

A classic Spanish cold soup elevated with bone broth, gazpacho is summer in a bowl. Rich in lycopene from the tomatoes and collagen from the broth, this vibrant red soup is as nourishing as it is beautiful.

Ingredients

• 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 cup bone broth (use your preferred flavor — we recommend Beef Bone Broth for its deep, savory umami that complements the tomatoes perfectly)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ English cucumber, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For garnish: diced cucumber, red pepper, croutons, olive oil drizzle

Instructions

1. Combine tomatoes, bone broth, bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, and vinegar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust vinegar as needed.
4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth finish (optional).
5. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve cold topped with diced cucumber, red pepper, croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil.

3. Cold Sesame Noodle Bowl

Cold sesame noodles get a protein and collagen boost with bone broth stirred right into the dressing. Bright, nutty, and satisfying — this is a meal prep dream for hot summer days.

Ingredients

• 300g soba noodles or rice noodles, cooked and cooled
• ¼ cup bone broth (use your preferred flavor — we recommend Chicken Bone Broth for its mild, clean profile that balances the bold sesame sauce without overpowering it)
• 3 tbsp tahini or sesame paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Toppings: shredded purple cabbage, julienned carrots, edamame, sliced scallions, sesame seeds, chili flakes

Instructions

1. Whisk together bone broth, tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
2. Toss cooled noodles with the sesame dressing until well coated.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
4. Serve topped with purple cabbage, carrots, edamame, scallions, sesame seeds, and a pinch of chili flakes.

4. Chilled Avocado Lime Soup

Velvety, vibrant, and loaded with healthy fats, this cold avocado lime soup is the most indulgent thing you can eat guilt-free. Bone broth adds structure and nutrition to what might otherwise be a one-note dish.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
• 1½ cups bone broth (use your preferred flavor — we recommend Chicken Bone Broth for its neutral, creamy base that doesn't compete with the avocado's richness)
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded (optional)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup sour cream or coconut cream
• Salt to taste
• For garnish: sour cream swirl, thin lime slices, cilantro, chili flakes

Instructions

1. Blend avocados, bone broth, lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and sour cream until silky smooth.
2. Season with salt and add more lime juice to taste.
3. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Serve in chilled bowls with a swirl of sour cream, lime slices, cilantro leaves, and a sprinkle of chili flakes.

Stay Cool, Stay Nourished

Summer doesn't have to mean skimping on nutrition. Whether you're sipping, slurping, or savoring, bone broth finds its way beautifully into every form of warm-weather eating. These four recipes prove that cold and nourishing can absolutely go hand in hand — and that The Broth Bar has your summer covered, bowl by bowl.