How do cool a big pot of hot soup?

- Place the pot in the sink and run cold water over it. This method is the most effective, but it can take some time depending on the size of the pot and the amount of soup in it.

- Add a tray of ice cubes to the soup. This method is less effective than using cold running water, but it is still effective.

- Place the pot in the refrigerator uncovered or covered with aluminum foil with holes in it. This method is the least effective, but it can still work if you have some time to wait for the soup to cool.

- Transfer the soup to a glass or metal bowl and place it in the refrigerator. This method is also less effective than using cold running water, but it can work if you have a large bowl and the soup is not too thick.

- Stir the soup occasionally to help it cool down faster.

- If the soup is still too hot after trying these methods, you can add some cold ingredients to it, such as ice cubes, frozen vegetables, or yogurt.