Entry #3225, March 10, 2014

Ever tried combining tomato and eggplant for a soup? Well, this is definitely a special and must try soup that will pump up your appetite. The Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup recipe isn’t only delicious, but very nutritious as well. The tomato is rich in lycopene which is good for the heart.  You also have the eggplant, carrots and several other healthy ingredients that will benefit your body function well.

Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Roasted tomato and eggplant soup recipe

Image via: Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 3 pounds plum tomatoes, (about 12), cored and halved lengthwise
• 1/2 pound carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 10 garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 large eggplant, (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
• Toasted rustic bread, for garnish (optional)

Roasted tomato and eggplant soup

Image via: Simply Recipes

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. With racks on top and bottom. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together tomatoes, carrots, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer, with tomatoes cut sides down.
2. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss together eggplant, chickpeas, curry powder, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer. Place both sheets in oven (tomato mixture on top rack). Roast until tender, tossing mixtures halfway through, about 45 minutes.
3. Using tongs, peel off and discard tomato skins. Puree tomato mixture (including juices) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large pot. Stir in eggplant mixture; thin with 3 to 4 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro; garnish with bread, if desired.

After an hour, you can now savor the taste of the Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup. You can make at least 6 servings of this healthy and delicious soup recipe. Try it for yourself and experience this healthy treat.

For more healthy recipes on Stagetecture, click here.