The middle of October on Cape Cod is not only Autumn but it can also mean Indian Summer.  Gloriously warm days in the 70’s, reminiscent of summertime with clear blue skies that get chilly as the sun sets.  Forgetting to bring a sweatshirt to Ava’s field hockey game because it was as hot as a late August day at 3:00pm can lead to me shivering in the stands by half time as the sun dips behind the treeline.  A warm meal is welcome after a long day of work, school, games and homework but we are still not ready for heavier fare.  Colder evenings signal the kale growing in the garden and soon a light frost will sweeten up the root vegetables in the ground.  But until then, a few carrots and a bunch of kale add to the bright colors in this soup and a loaf of crusty bread is always a welcome addition to make it a meal. Continue reading →