Eggplant Soup by Ottholenghi

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:18:40 GMT

Step 1

You need to grill 2 aubergines first to give them the smoky flavor needed for this soup. Place the aubergines under a hot grill for about 1 hour, turning them occasionally.

Step 2

Cut a third eggplant into 2 cm cubes. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add half of the oil. When the oil is hot, add half of the aubergine cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides; toss them with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle lightly with salt. In the same way, fry the rest of the cubes in the remaining oil.

Step 4

Cut the flesh from the grilled aubergines. Chop the flesh and place in a saucepan with the stock, lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Add the fried eggplant cubes and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Just before serving, stir the cream into the soup and spoon it into warmed deep plates. Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the soup

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