ROASTED EGGPLANT CHICKPEA SOUP
Eggplant is a go-to ingredient for me. It is such a versatile food and can be used in almost any course. It bursts with flavors, regardless of whether it is roasted, baked, or sauteed. The eggplant used in this recipe is no exception. Roasting the eggplant with chickpeas, onions and a blend of cumin, nutmeg and sea salt resulted in a fabulous, aromatic set of flavors and smells...I think I hit it big with this soup. The flavors flow together so perfectly and in such cohesion that I was momentarily dazed, unsure of whether this soup was too much. I ate a second bite and the smells flooded my nose, first the eggplant, than the chickpeas. A bit of lemon too. The tahini added to the roasted flavor of the vegetables perfectly, accentuating the already present Lebanese feel. I quickly decided I couldn't get enough. Served piping hot, with freshly grated aged cheddar and a large slice of homemade french bread, I hope this soup hits it big with you too.
Provided by simplefoodhealthyli
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 individual bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place eggplant, garlic cloves, chickpeas, tomatoes and onion into a large bowl. Coat with olive oil, cumin, nutmeg and salt. Mix thoroughly so that the vegetables are covered.
- Spread the coated vegetables onto the baking sheet and place in oven. Roast for thirty minutes, mixing every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and burning.
- Remove vegetables and place in pot, preferably a heavy, cast iron pot.
- Add vegetable stock, tahini, and lemon juice. Simmer on low-medium for 20 minutes. Stir occassionaly.
- If using an immersion hand blender, add 1/4 cup of milk and blend. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time, until the soup reaches the desired consistency. If using a regular blender, place the vegetables in the blender, doing it in batches if necessary. Add 1/4 cup of milk, slowly adding milk 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached. Remember to cover the hole on the blender with a towel and not the cap in order to let steam escape and prevent the soup from exploding.
- Serve hot with freshly grated aged white cheddar cheese or goat cheese and fresh french bread.
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Norman Aronsen (Tib)
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Ayush Gautam
[email protected]I love that this soup is gluten-free and vegan. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.
Kasen Eddings
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Xato Tamamiani
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
kikifwnk Jindagi
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious.
Eliza Taylor
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant in this soup. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.
mymuna chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it's packed with flavor.
Teo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty.
Salomao Paulo COSSA COSSA
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's healthy too.
Asiimwe Brian
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends last weekend and they all raved about it. It's a great soup to serve for a crowd.
Rayan Khan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of eggplant and chickpeas. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
memes fmemes
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.
Md Sahadat Md Smrat
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.