Mushroom-Eggplant Bisque
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1cup sliced onion
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 2cups chopped fresh mushrooms
- ½teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- 1medium eggplant, about 1 pound, peeled and cubed
- 4cups chicken stock or water
- 2½cups low-fat milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½cup sliced mushrooms
- Thyme sprigs for garnish
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
133 calories; 6 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 690 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the onions and saute until tender, about eight minutes. Add the garlic and chopped mushrooms and saute another few minutes, then stir in the thyme.
- Step 2
Add the eggplant and stock or water and simmer gently until the eggplant is tender, about 20 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool briefly, then puree in a food processor, a blender or a food mill. Depending on the capacity of your machine, you may have to puree the soup in several batches.
- Step 3
Return the puree to the saucepan. Add the milk, bring to a simmer and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the sliced mushrooms. Simmer five minutes longer, then serve, garnishing each portion with a sprig of thyme.
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Comments
I made this pretty much as written, then tasted the bisque before adding low-fat milk and made the following modifications: 1) the bisque was bland and I felt needed more fat, so I added whole milk instead of low-fat milk. 2) I still wanted more fat so I added 2 dollops of sour cream. 3) Lastly, I added juice of 1.5 lemons to make the bisque less flat. My 2 star rating is based on the recipe as it is written. With my modifications, I would give 3 stars.