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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • l large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly brush eggplant halves with oil.
  • Place cut side down on a cookie sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until flesh feels soft.
  • Allow to cool.
  • When the eggplant has cooled, scoop out flesh, chop coarsely and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place onion slices in skillet with water, cover and cook over low heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine with eggplant, thyme and stock in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Ladle into soup bowls.