Description
Ratatouille Soup is a vibrant, hearty dish that beautifully blends fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes simmered to perfection, making it the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or gatherings. This easy-to-prepare soup is not only visually stunning but also versatile enough to serve as a satisfying starter or main course. Indulge in this wholesome meal that brings warmth and flavor to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 small zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop the eggplant, zucchinis, bell peppers, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Introduce the diced eggplant first; cook for about 5 minutes. Then add zucchini and bell peppers; sauté until softened (another 5 minutes).
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg