SMOKY EGGPLANT SOUP
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 zaâatar and some chopped parsley. May be served hot or cold.
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ZB CHENNAL
[email protected]This soup is delicious!
Abby Garcia
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the smokiness is perfect. I love the way the flavors all come together. I will definitely be making this again.
SprayCan Michael
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this soup was really good! The smokiness really helped to balance out the flavor of the eggplant. I would definitely make this again.
Ahmad Rahi
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the smokiness and the way the flavors all come together. I will definitely be making this again.
K G Dilshan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It's smoky, flavorful, and hearty. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.
stan ngwenya
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the smokiness is perfect. I love the way the flavors all come together. I will definitely be making this again.
Jack Mind
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this soup was really good! The smokiness really helped to balance out the flavor of the eggplant. I would definitely make this again.
Mohsin India
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the smokiness and the way the flavors all come together. I will definitely be making this again.
Joseph Chirwa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The smokiness is subtle but noticeable. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.
Tshepang Ntsane
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The soup is flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of smokiness and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
shourov tanvir
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The smokiness is perfect and the flavors are so well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nancy Keci
[email protected]I'm not a big eggplant fan, but this soup was delicious! The smokiness really mellowed out the eggplant flavor and made it very enjoyable. I will definitely be making this again.
Mary Mueller
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Gooba
[email protected]This smoky eggplant soup is a winner! The flavors are rich and complex, and the smokiness adds a nice depth of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.