Description
Rich jamie oliver aubergine soup combines Mediterranean flavors with creamy texture. Roasted vegetables and aromatic herbs create a comforting dish you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (16 fl oz / 473 ml) vegetable stock
- 1 aubergine (eggplant)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) with rack positioned centrally for uniform roasting.
- Vegetable Arrangement: Place eggplant cut-side down on baking sheet, accompanied by whole red bell peppers, halved chili pepper (seeds removed), quartered onion, and peeled garlic cloves. Sprinkle dried thyme and oregano evenly, then generously drizzle olive oil to coat vegetables lightly.
- Roasting Process: Bake vegetables for 30 minutes until soft, tender, and caramelized, developing rich, concentrated flavors.
- Vegetable Transformation: After cooling slightly, carefully remove charred skins from eggplant and red bell peppers. Transfer all roasted vegetables to food processor and blend until achieving a smooth, velvety puree.
- Soup Refinement: Transfer vegetable puree to pot, incorporate vegetable stock, and bring to gentle boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors and create harmonious consistency.
- Final Seasoning: Adjust taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring balanced and vibrant flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Roast with Care: Take time to evenly distribute oil and herbs for maximum flavor development and caramelization.
- Skin Removal Technique: Gently peel roasted peppers and eggplant when slightly cooled to easily remove charred skin without burning fingers.
- Blending Smoothness: Pulse vegetables in food processor in batches for ultra-creamy texture without lumps or uneven consistency.
- Temperature Matters: Allow soup to simmer gently to meld flavors and prevent scorching, creating a rich and harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg