PARMESAN AND EGGPLANT SOUP WITH PARMESAN CRISPS
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories project, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt, and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Then, rinse the eggplant with water and drain.
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, sweat the onion in the butter for 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent. Add the eggplant, and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Set aside 1 cup cooked eggplant to use as a garnish.
- In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer. Add the chopped parmesan, and simmer slowly for 45 minutes. Strain the stock, and discard the cheese.
- Puree the cooked eggplant with the chicken stock, then pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding the solids. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Make the parmesan crisps: In a large, nonstick saute pan, sprinkle half the grated parmesan into an even 1/8-inch layer. Cook slowly over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Loosen the edges of the parmesan from the pan with a rubber spatula. Carefully slide the melted cheese from the pan onto a cutting board. Immediately cut the cheese into 6 irregular triangles. While the cheese triangles are still hot, lay them over a wine bottle or rolling pin to create a curved crisp. Let the crisps cool completely. Repeat the process to create a total of 12 parmesan crisps.
- Ladle the hot soup into 4 bowls. Spoon some of the reserved eggplant into each bowl. Sprinkle with the shaved parmesan and chives. Place 3 parmesan crisps in the center of each bowl, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 855, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 67 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 2738 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Khem sapkota
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The Parmesan crisps were a great addition and added a nice crunch to the soup. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Victoria Tydings
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Hiba Iderissi
[email protected]This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll use less Parmesan cheese.
Ednah Omayio
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the Parmesan crisps are the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Sonu Sonu
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of Parmesan and Asiago cheese, which gave it a nice sharp flavor. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup for a bit of extra nutrition.
Stan-Time
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the Parmesan crisps were a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohsin ayandad
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The Parmesan crisps were a great addition and added a nice crunch to the soup. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ezra Ezra
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Cold
[email protected]This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think next time I'll use less Parmesan cheese.
skillz sokie
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the Parmesan crisps are the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Samuel Delgado
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of Parmesan and Asiago cheese, which gave it a nice sharp flavor. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup for a bit of extra nutrition.
txgallonegro
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the Parmesan crisps were a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Selina Mofolo
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the Parmesan crisps added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.