BABA GHANNOUJ SOUP

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A traditional Turkish soup. Baba Ghannouj translates literally to "spoiled old daddy. "

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant
1/4 c tahini (ground raw sesame seeds)
2 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp salt
6 c vegetable stock
1 lemon, juiced
1 egg
1/3 c parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the eggplant in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 2. Cool,
  • 3. Holding it by the stem, carefully peel the skin away and remove the stem.
  • 4. Puree with the tahini, garlic, and salt.
  • 5. Stir into the heated stock, then bring to a simmer. Partially cover, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from heat and press through a sieve, discarding solids.
  • 7. When ready to serve, heat the soup, then beat the egg with the lemon juice and stir through the simmering soup to form long egg strands.
  • 8. Simmer for another minute, then ladle into bowls and top with handfuls of fresh chopped parsley. Top with toasted strips of pita bread.
  • 9. Serve with warm triangles of pita bread on the side.

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