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Split Pea and Melted Eggplant Soup

The “melted” eggplant adds a wonderful texture and takes on the flavor of the peas and other ingredients. This is a very versatile recipe and can be modified by changing the broth, vegetables, and/or herb and spice selection. Or, add meat, fish, or poultry, if desired.

Prep Time:

2 hours 20 minutes

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 306
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Sodium: 417mg
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 13g

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian soup)

8 ounces split peas

2 baby eggplants, peeled and chopped

Splash of white wine (optional)

Dash of hot sauce (optional)

1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Water

Fresh herbs of choice, to taste (see notes)

 

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the herbs and cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth, split peas, eggplants, wine, and hot sauce and cook over medium heat for about 1 hour, until the eggplant disappears or “melts.”
  3. Add the stewed tomatoes and simmer for 1 hour more. During cooking, add water and herb as needed. Serve hot.

Notes: Season to taste with marjoram, black pepper, basil, thyme, cumin, Italian seasoning, 2 bay leaves, parsley and oregano. This recipe can be made in a slow-cooker by cooking on low all day.

Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, for “The Oldways Table”

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