VEGETABLE SOUP WITH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DUMPLINGS

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I have a 10 year old grandson who would rather eat soup for dinner then anything else.. AND it doesn't matter what kind of soup. So I get to use him as a taster and he knows the star system. He said this was a keeper for sure. You are welcome to use more garlic or spice depending on your taste, but this way is good. One good size eggplant should cover both the soup and the dumplings. Time does not include draining time for eggplant.

Provided by CoolMonday

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 1/2 cups eggplants (cut into 1 inch cubes)
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (cut in half, then quarter)
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 tablespoons wine
4 cups water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans (mash half of them)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (changed from whole tomatoes..I agree with the reviewer)
3 celery ribs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 carrots (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 sweet pepper (any color, cut in half, remove seeds, cut in slices)
2 cups green beans (cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup eggplant (chopped about pea size)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons feta cheese

Steps:

  • SOUP:.
  • Peel eggplant, cut all eggplant into 1 inch cubes, sprinkle with salt.
  • Put in a strainer to drain for an hour, then dry with paper towel. Put aside 1/2 cup for dumplings.
  • Heat large pot and add olive oil.
  • Add eggplant (all except the 1/2 cup), onion, garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and reduce for 30 seconds.
  • Add water.
  • Stir in all garbanzo beans.
  • Stir in remaining soup ingredients.
  • Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer, until all vegetables are tender.
  • DUMPLINGS:.
  • Heat small pan on stove. Add olive oil.
  • Saute eggplant for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and milk in a bowl.
  • Blend in eggplant and oregano.
  • Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls onto simmering soup, about 12 dumplings.
  • Keep in mind that the dumplings will expand as they cook.
  • Cook 15 minutes uncovered, 15 minutes covered.
  • Serve in bowls, sprinkle with feta cheese.

Saimon Khan
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This soup is a must-try! The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the soup is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Rupantor Mujomdar
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful, and the dumplings are a great addition. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rohan Majhi
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This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and the dumplings were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arckonicon Arckonicon
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This soup is amazing! The dumplings are so light and fluffy, and the soup is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdalhamid
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The soup was delicious and the dumplings were a fun addition. I would definitely make this again.


Iyanelisa Zungu
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This soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The eggplant dumplings were a great addition, and the soup was packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful soup.


Coco
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The dumplings were a bit tricky to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. The soup was flavorful and filling, and I would definitely recommend it.


Jennifer Adewale
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This soup was a hit with my family! The dumplings were a fun and unique addition, and the soup itself was hearty and satisfying. We all loved it!


Snow Coco
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The dumplings were amazing - so light and fluffy, and the soup was packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


Angela McMullen
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This vegetable soup with eggplant dumplings was a delightful surprise! The dumplings were incredibly light and fluffy, while the soup was flavorful and comforting. I especially loved the addition of the eggplant, which added a unique and delicious tw