ENDLESSLY VERSATILE, soup is perfect for any season and every occasion. What better way to capture the essence of spring than by simmering freshly shelled peas and fava beans in a fragrant broth accented by bracing mint and refreshing lemon zest? In summer, a cool gazpacho made by whirling perfectly ripe tomatoes, juicy cucumbers, and vibrant red peppers is fitting for a hot and humid day�no pot necessary! When the air turns brisk, soup nourishes and satisfies like no other dish. In autumn, white beans mingle with sturdy greens in satisfying, peasant-style pots, and starchy squashes and root vegetables blend into silky pur�es. Winter brings even more soul-warming fare, such as chilis and stews featuring sausages and other hearty meats and thick vegetable soups scented with woodsy herbs. Williams-Sonoma Soup of the Day offers a tantalizing collection of 365 soup recipes: one for each day of the year. Colorful calendars at the beginning of each chapter offer an at-a-glance view of the dishes best suited for the ingredients, occasions, and typical weather of the month. From January to December, you�ll find a seasonal soup that will satisfy any craving, and match any meal ranging from a quick weeknight supper to an elegant dinner party. A handful of the recipes are even appropriate for the holiday table, while others are perfect for using up a leftover roast or chicken. Notes accompanying each recipe offer ideas for ingredient variations, garnishes, and other helpful tips. All of the soups can be dressed up or dressed down; served in rustic earthenware mugs or on heirloom china; garnished with a flourish of fried herbs or dollop of pesto, or stripped down to the bare, tasty essentials�the possibilities are endless, but always delicious. Full-color photographs enhance many of the recipes inside to help guide your cooking. You can start your soup-making journey at any time�just open this book, check the calendar, and you�ll be inspired to create a new soup du jour every day of the year. Sample recipes: January Chicken Chili with Piquillo Peppers Tuscan Farro Soup Barley and Leek Soup with Chicken Meatballs February Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Black Bean Soup with Meyer Lemon Cr�me Fra�che Winter Greens Soup with Shiitakes & Poached Eggs March White Bean Soup with Sage & Olive Oil Broccoli-Leek Soup Fava Bean & Farfalle Soup April Artichoke & Quinoa Soup with Green Garlic Sorrel Soup with Torn Croutons Carrot & Coconut Soup with Curried Almonds May Egg-Lemon Soup with Fava Beans Leek & Asparagus Vichyssoise Weeknight Ginger Chicken Soup June Cool Honeydew-Melon Soup Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs in Broth Golden Beet Soup with Dilled Goat Cheese July Chilled Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Lemon & Mint Spicy Corn Soup Gazpacho August Watermelon Gazpacho Charred Eggplant Soup with Cumin & Greek Yogurt Smoky Red Pepper Soup September Corn & Lobster Chowder Fennel-Leek Soup with Zucchini Carpaccio Turkey�White Bean Chili October Acorn Squash Soup with Toasted Walnut Butter Celery Root Soup with Caramelized Apples Cannelini Bean, Broccolini & Bratwurst Soup November Red Cabbage & Apple Soup Chicken-Tomatillo Soup with Chipotle Chiles Smoked Fish Chowder December Cream of Sundried Tomato Soup with Crab Short Rib Chili with Smoked Paprika Cr�me Fra�che Sweet Potato Soup with Cheddar Cheese