Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Bisque

Roast the vegetables in this low-calorie side-dish soup for a burst of flavors. Serve it with beef or chicken.


Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Bisque


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Servings: Makes 10 cups.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 3  pounds  eggplant, halved lengthwiseOn Sale
  • 5  medium  tomatoes, halved and coredOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil, plus more for vegetablesOn Sale
  • 1  head  garlic, about 1/4 inch cut off top to expose clovesOn Sale
  • 1  medium  onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 2  cans (14 ounces each)  low-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  kosher saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a rimmed baking sheet, liberally brush eggplant and tomatoes with oil; arrange eggplant cut side down and tomatoes cut side up. Brush cut side of garlic head with oil and wrap in foil. Roast vegetables and garlic until vegetables are tender and browning in spots, about 45 minutes. Let stand until eggplant is cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes; peel.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add eggplant and tomatoes. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into vegetables; stir to combine. Stir in broth, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Puree using an immersion blender or a food processor. Makes 10 cups.

Nutrition information
Calories 75, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat .5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 426 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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