Mushroom-Eggplant Bisque Recipe

Name: Mushroom-Eggplant Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme; 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound, peeled and cubed; 4 cups chicken stock or water; 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; Thyme sprigs for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock or water
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Thyme sprigs for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan.
2
Add the onions and saute until tender, about eight minutes.
3
Add the garlic and chopped mushrooms and saute another few minutes, then stir in the thyme.
4
Add the eggplant and stock or water and simmer gently until the eggplant is tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Allow the mixture to cool briefly, then puree in a food processor, a blender or a food mill.
6
Depending on the capacity of your machine, you may have to puree the soup in several batches.
7
Return the puree to the saucepan.
8
Add the milk, bring to a simmer and season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Stir in the sliced mushrooms.
10
Simmer five minutes longer, then serve, garnishing each portion with a sprig of thyme.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup sliced onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Mushroom-Eggplant Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mushroom-Eggplant Bisque

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