Obviously, summer is the best time to enjoy cold soups, when vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes are in season and hot soup loses its appeal. There are options here designed for year-round eating too. You can expand your repertoire — and make repurposing leftovers a breeze — by chilling hot soups, too. And if it’s a sweet soup you’re after, see the section in the Desserts chapter, starting on page 739.