So, after proclaiming it too hot for soup, I went and had exactly that for dinner. It was actually Chris’ idea for using up some leftovers, so he started making it while I was out for a few hours. Thanks to a giant rain storm that left me soaking wet, soup suddenly sounded like a pretty good idea. Here’s an approximation of his recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3-4 tbsp olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 jalepeno, minced/diced/whatever you do to jalepenos
• 1/8 tsp corriander
• 1/8 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 bouillon cube +1 tbsp red miso +  4 cups water
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• leftover sauteed zucchini (about 1, sliced and quartered)
• 1/2 a bunch of kale, rinsed then soaked in salted water, rinsed again, and shredded

Directions:

1. Sautee garlic, onions, and carrots for about 20 minutes.
2. Add bouillon/water mixture and rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and bring to a simmer.
3. Cover and allow to simmer for about 45 minutes.

It was delicious. Eating a bowl of soup while lightning continued to flash outside was very comforting. I used to be a big scaredy-cat about storms. For the most part, I’ve outgrown that, but I still have my moments.

Even thoughI love the hot weather, it makes me so sleepy. Sometimes you just need to curl up and call it a day early. I mean, hey, how else are you going to have the energy for all the goings-on worth staying up late for?