Sig's Aubergine (Eggplant) and crispy Leek Soup
I just had bits and pieces of different things left that I wanted to use up.
I thought well why not come up with an aubergine/ eggplant soup
Sig's Aubergine (Eggplant) and crispy Leek Soup
I just had bits and pieces of different things left that I wanted to use up.
I thought well why not come up with an aubergine/ eggplant soup
Cooking Instructions
- 1
First wash the aubergine and cut into fairly thin slices leaving the skin on
- 2
Put your aubergine into a steamer and steam until soft .If you don't have a steamer use a pot with a little water hang a sieve into it not touching the water . Put the aubergines into the sieve and cover with a lid . Boil the water and steam the aubergines until soft. Steaming them means that the skin also will be soft .
- 3
Whilst they are steaming , this should only take about 5-7 minutes let the butter melt in your soup pot when it has cleared add the flour and whisk until bubbles form , make sure it does not go brown or burn.
- 4
Them add two cup of milk slowly whisking all the time until it bubbles and thickens , do not let burn
- 5
Add the cheese stirring all the time if it gets to thick add more milk.
- 6
Add the aubergine and puree everything into a wry smooth soup adding more milk until you reach a consistency that you like.
- 7
Add the tarragon ,parsley and the lemon juice
- 8
Slice the leek very thinly and dry fry them in a frying pan ensure that they just crisp up and not burn . They should be a green and brown colour .sprinkle over the soup.
- 9
For the paneer. Cut the paneer of the block into thin strips , first roll in garam masala and then in turmeric .fry until golden brown , serve with the soup .
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning and thickness of soup if needed . Hope you enjoy .
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