How to Make Roasted Aubergine Soup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cube aubergines and place in a large bowl of salted ice water.

   Let sit for 20 minutes.
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   Step 2: Preheat oven to 450° F (232° C).

   , Drizzle over olive oil, then dust with sea salt, cinnamon, and cumin. ,, Drizzle olive oil into the pot; heat the oil. , Caramelize mixture, being careful not to burn it. , Dust with paprika, cayenne pepper, roasted garlic powder, and mint leaves, then stir thoroughly. , Cover pot and simmer for 45 minutes. , Let cool for 5 minutes. ,,,
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   Step 3: Lay cubed aubergines on an aluminium-foil lined baking sheet.

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   Step 4: Place sheet in heated oven; bake for 35 minutes until cubes are soft and gooey.

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   Step 5: Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

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   Step 6: Add in the diced onion

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   Step 7: garlic cloves

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   Step 8: as well as a pinch of sea salt.

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   Step 9: Pour in the cans of tomatoes

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    Step 10: baked aubergine cubes

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    Step 11: potato cubes

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    Step 12: and vegetable stock over the caramelized garlic and onion.

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    Step 13: Lower heat to medium.

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    Step 14: Remove pot from heat at the 45 minute mark.

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    Step 15: Emulsify/pureé soup to a thick consistency

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    Step 16: using a hand blender.

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    Step 17: Garnish with peppermint leaves and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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    Step 18: Finished.

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