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- Annie B. Bond
- December 7, 2000
- 12:24 am
- 9 comments
This savory soup with its colorful medley of Italian flavors makes a perfect introduction to a light meal, or a slimming but satisfying lunch.
Low in calories and fat, but full of satisfying garden taste: fresh parsley, tomatoes, and tender pasta keep the eggplant delicious company.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 large celery stalks, finely diced
5 cups water
2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds in all), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons Italian herb mix
1 cup raw pasta, any small shape such as shells or twists
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1. Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onion, garlic, and celery and saute over medium heat until onion is golden. Add water, eggplant dice, tomatoes, and herb mix. Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered, until the eggplant is tender, about 45 minutes.
2. In the meantime, cook the pasta separately until it is al dente. Drain and stir into the soup along with the parsley. Adjust the consistency if the soup has gotten too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Simmer over very low heat another 15 minutes. Serve at once, or let soup stand an hour or so before serving, then heat through as needed.
Serves 6 to 8.
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Adapted from Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons by Nava Atlas (Little, Brown and Company, 1996). Copyright (c) 1996 by Nava Atlas. Reprinted by permission of the author.
Adapted from Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons by Nava Atlas (Little, Brown and Company, 1996).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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9 comments
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Veramente un'ottima ricetta molto saporita.
Healthy soup recipe. Love it. Thanks.
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Thanks.
Sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Lovey, thanks!
You could puree it for a cream soup and then add the pasta or just serve bread for dipping.
Can't believe that this soup was really good. Out of doubt,I made a small pan and used regular eggplant and chicken broth. I would recommend cutting the eggplant kind of small. But again, really good recipe!
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