Fayette Shop and Save Recipes
	https://2464.awgweb.com/Recipes/Detail/3675/
	
	
 
	
	
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		Slow Cooker Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Soup
		
		
		
		
		A salad and crusty bread round out this meal.  
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 6 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
			Ingredients
			
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1 |  | medium eggplant, patted dry and diced | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1 |  | medium onion, diced | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1 | jar | (15 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, well drained and cut into small pieces | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 3 | cloves | large garlic, minced | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 4 | cups | (32 ounces) low sodium chicken broth | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1/2 | cup | dry white wine or vermouth | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1/2 | teaspoon | dried oregano leaves, crushed | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1/2 | teaspoon | dried thyme leaves, crushed | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1/2 | teaspoon | ground black pepper | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							|  | 
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1 | cup | day-old French bread cubes | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1 | cup | fresh baby spinach | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 1/2 | cup | fresh parsley, chopped | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							| Garnish: | 
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								| 6 | tablespoons | crumbled goat cheese or shredded Parmesan cheese | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
								|  |  | fresh basil | 
						
							| 
								 | 
						
						
					
				
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
	 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
			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.
	 
	
	
	
	
	 
 	
	
	
	
	
 
	Fayette Shop and Save Recipes
	https://2464.awgweb.com/Recipes/Detail/3675/