Food Pavilion Recipes
	https://www.foodpavilion.com/Recipes/Detail/3675/Slow_Cooker_Roasted_Red_Pepper_and_Eggplant_Soup
	
	
 
	
	
		
			
			
			
				
					
				
				
				
					
					
					Slow Cooker Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Soup
					
					
					
					
					A salad and crusty bread round out this meal.  
					
					
					
					Yield: Makes 6 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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												medium eggplant, patted dry and diced
												
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												medium onion, diced
												
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												(15 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, well drained and cut into small pieces
												
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												large garlic, minced
												
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												(32 ounces) low sodium chicken broth
												
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												dry white wine or vermouth
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												dried oregano leaves, crushed
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												dried thyme leaves, crushed
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												salt
												
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											teaspoon | 
											
												
												ground black pepper
												
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												day-old French bread cubes
												
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												fresh baby spinach
												
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												fresh parsley, chopped
												
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											tablespoons | 
											
												
												crumbled goat cheese or shredded Parmesan cheese
												
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												fresh basil
												
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						Directions:
						Combine all ingredients except French bread, spinach, parsley and cheese in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker; stir to combine all ingredients.  
Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until eggplant is very tender.  
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in bread cubes, spinach and parsley.  
Ladle into soup bowls and garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon of cheese and fresh basil.
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Recipe credit:  Chef Drew Cerza
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Food Pavilion Recipes
	https://www.foodpavilion.com/Recipes/Detail/3675/Slow_Cooker_Roasted_Red_Pepper_and_Eggplant_Soup