Description
A whimsical twist on the classic French ratatouille, this soup combines vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs for an exquisite flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons room temperature butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh basil, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Gradually add the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to achieve a silky consistency, or leave it chunky for more rustic charm. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh basil for an aromatic touch.
Notes
Using fresh, in-season produce enhances both flavor and nutrition. A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg