SMOKY EGGPLANT SOUP
I am a fan of eggplant soup, and this one is a winner, creamy-textured and bright tasting. Charring the eggplant gives it a smoky flavor, but as opposed to some rustic versions, the soup has a smooth texture and a lovely pale color. It gets a good squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of the Middle Eastern spice mixture za'atar, made with wild thyme and sesame, now widely available. Make sure to choose small, firm eggplants. Serve the soup chilled or hot, in small portions.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield About 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Poke 2 or 3 holes in eggplants with a paring knife, then place on a baking sheet under hot broiler, about 2 inches from flame. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, allowing skins to blacken and char. Turn and cook on other side until eggplants have softened completely, about 4 minutes more. Set aside to cool, then remove and discard skins and roughly chop eggplant flesh.
- Meanwhile, put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed stainless or enameled soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until softened and beginning to color, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, cayenne and reserved eggplant and cook 1 minute more, then add broth and bring to a brisk simmer. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Check seasoning of broth and adjust salt.
- Purée soup in batches in blender. Strain through fine-meshed sieve and discard solid debris and seeds. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice to puréed soup and taste again, adding more as necessary. Soup should be well seasoned and rather lemony.
- Mix lemon zest with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil for garnish. Ladle soup into small bowls, topping each bowl with 1 teaspoon lemon oil, 1/2 teaspoon za'atar and some chopped parsley. May be served hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1066 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Tariq Gill
[email protected]This soup is a winner!
Mamun Mia
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's smoky, creamy, and flavorful. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making this soup again.
FAISAL Gul
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. The smokiness of the eggplant is really appealing to kids, and the soup is so creamy and flavorful that they'll love it.
Sheijess Clothing
[email protected]I love the smokiness of this soup! It's so unique and flavorful. I also love the creamy texture and the way the eggplant melts in your mouth. This is definitely a soup that I will be making again and again.
Nouman Mahmood
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's smoky, creamy, and flavorful. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Md Nabab
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. The smokiness of the eggplant is really appealing to kids, and the soup is so creamy and flavorful that they'll love it.
Aare River
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I loved this soup! The smokiness of the eggplant was really mellowed out by the other ingredients, and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Xander Gibson
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The smokiness of the eggplant is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the coconut milk. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Cadillac Tah
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! They all loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Asad Jhamat
[email protected]I loved this soup! The smokiness of the eggplant is so unique and flavorful. I also love the creamy texture and the way the eggplant melts in your mouth. This is definitely a soup that I will be making again and again.
Chase Nuscis
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's smoky, creamy, and flavorful. I love the way the eggplant melts in your mouth. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Usman Riaz
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good smoky eggplant soup recipe, and this one is perfect. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the eggplant is just right. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Kiernan Hannigan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The smokiness of the eggplant is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the coconut milk. I love the way the flavors all come together to create a really unique and delicious soup. I will defin
TAHMOOUR MALIK
[email protected]I love the smokiness of this soup! It's so unique and flavorful. I also love the creamy texture and the way the eggplant melts in your mouth. This is definitely a soup that I will be making again and again.
Goodness Egwu
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used my grill pan to smoke the eggplant, which gave it a really nice flavor. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the eggplant really came through. I will definitely be making this
Mxo Zondi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this soup! The smokiness of the eggplant was really mellowed out by the other ingredients, and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Cynthia Taylor
[email protected]This is the best eggplant soup I have ever had! The smokiness of the eggplant is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the coconut milk. I will definitely be making this soup again.
YOUSAF KTK
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.
M Adeel King
[email protected]This smoky eggplant soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the smokiness added a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.