Ratatouille Soup

Serves: 4

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

Directions:

1

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat

2

Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 4 minutes

3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the eggplant and garlic

4

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is just golden and starts softening, about 4 minutes

5

Add the tomatoes; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes just start breaking down, about 3 minutes

6

Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper

7

Cover and bring to a simmer, then uncover and cook until the eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes

8

Add the squash and continue simmering until tender, about 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper

9

Combine the parsley, parmesan, lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl

10

Top each bowl of soup with some parsley mixture; serve with bread

11

Photograph by Justin Walker