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Creamy Eggplant Soup

Creamy Eggplant Soup prepared dish

This creamy eggplant soup is a delightful blend of roasted eggplant, garlic, and aromatic spices. It's perfect for a comforting meal and can be served warm or chilled. Enjoy the rich flavors and smooth texture that make this dish a standout choice for any occasion.

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice, salt, eggplant.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 2 medium eggplant (chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
  • 1 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the chopped eggplant with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread it on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the eggplant in the oven for 25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
  5. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the roasted eggplant to the pot and stir to combine.
  8. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
  9. Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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