Post by goodcookin on Jan 22, 2007 13:05:42 GMT -5
Chilled Eggplant Soup
This delicious soup will appeal to everyone, even if you are not a fan of eggplant. Made with fresh mint, its flavor is light and refreshing.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup water
6 springs fresh mint
1 quart Stonyfield Farm plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chives, fresh
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pot, over medium heat. Add the eggplant, garlic and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add water, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool the cooked vegetables until they reach room temperature. Add yogurt and mint to the mixture, and puree in a blender until smooth. Chill soup for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve cold and garnish with plain yogurt, chopped chives and mint sprigs.
Yields 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 140; Calories from Fat 70; Total Fat 8g; Cholesterol 5mg; Total Carbohydrates 12g; Protein 12g; Calcium 20%; Fiber 3g.
This delicious soup will appeal to everyone, even if you are not a fan of eggplant. Made with fresh mint, its flavor is light and refreshing.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup water
6 springs fresh mint
1 quart Stonyfield Farm plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chives, fresh
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pot, over medium heat. Add the eggplant, garlic and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add water, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Cool the cooked vegetables until they reach room temperature. Add yogurt and mint to the mixture, and puree in a blender until smooth. Chill soup for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve cold and garnish with plain yogurt, chopped chives and mint sprigs.
Yields 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 140; Calories from Fat 70; Total Fat 8g; Cholesterol 5mg; Total Carbohydrates 12g; Protein 12g; Calcium 20%; Fiber 3g.