For years I never understood the allure of gazpacho (I can hear the collective gasp), but tomatoes and I have an interesting relationship. I'll gladly eat them sliced with a bit of salt and a drizzle of olive oil all summer long. Cooked? No problem! I've never been a tomato juice person, though, and this is where gazpacho poses a problem. To my palate, it's just chunky tomato juice with some seasonings and spices.

My thoughts, or shall I say tastes, regarding gazpacho changed a couple of summers ago when I paired it with watermelon. The watermelon added just enough sweetness to balance out the acidity. You can find my recipe for Smoky Watermelon Gazpacho here.

Below are a few more hot weather-favorite soup recipes to add to your summer menus.

• Cucumber Avocado Soup

• Cold Summer Soup (pictured above)

• Ina's Zucchini Vichyssoise