ROASTED WHITE EGGPLANT SOUP

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 3h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup low-fat yogurt
1 large red bell pepper, roasted, seeded, deveined and peeled
4 pounds white eggplant
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 quart chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Set aside for 3 hours in the refrigerator. Put the roasted bell pepper in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the eggplant on a baking sheet. Roast until soft, about 35 minutes. Set aside to cool. Peel the roasted eggplant. Cut in half lengthwise and lift out the small seed sacs. Discard. Chop the remaining pulp.
  • Combine the olive oil, onion, garlic and eggplant in a soup pot. Cook until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into 4 bowls. Garnish each with a dollop of thickened yogurt and a swirl of red pepper puree.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 689 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

ps Gusain
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The roasted eggplant flavor is amazing and the creamy texture is perfect.


JB DC
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's also a very healthy dish.


Asif Ansari
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the roasted eggplant flavor and the creamy texture.


ibrahim RB
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Winniejoy Nyaki
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Khosa badboy
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's also a very healthy dish.


Zohaib Bhaan
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the roasted eggplant flavor and the creamy texture.


Mark Lavallée
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Ggsgsgags Gsgshshs
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Love
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's also a very healthy dish.


Cadan Penaluna
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the roasted eggplant flavor and the creamy texture.


Sajadali Salehm
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Jdje Ieie
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


mandisa mawulana
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's also a very healthy dish.


Rahma Jonas
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the roasted eggplant flavor and the creamy texture.


Sophy Ntombeni
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Adrian Taylor
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This soup is amazing! I love the roasted eggplant flavor and the creamy texture. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.