OMG people are coming over and they expect to be fed

What does one make when a) there is no money, b) there is no time and c) there is no inspiration? To the (bare-ish) cupboard I go.

This time, it was Curried Peanut Soup (it's not that I don't like solid food, really).

Saute 1 onion until translucent, add 1 T good curry powder
Add 1 can coconut milk
Add 1 cup peanut butter
Add 6 -8 c vegetable broth
Add 1 cup brown rice

Let come to a boil, then simmer

When you feel like it, add some vinegar (I used a white balsamic- is that even a real thing?- but any kind would do, I think) and lots of salt- add teaspoon by teaspoon, tasting all the while, until it seems right, and maybe a bit more curry. Let cook at least until the rice is done, but longer if you like.

Fini.

Also, I told people to bring their own damn wine, and this seemed to work out. For me, at least.