Roasted Eggplant Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
6 cups reduced sodium chicken or beef broth 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespocns parsley flakes
1 (12 oz.) Can stewed tomatoesDrained and cut up
2/3 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
½ cup red bell peppersPeeled, washed, and diced
½ cup onionPeeled, washed, and diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups Japanese EggplantWashed, trimmed and diced

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking Spray.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Add eggplant, onions and bell peppers to cooking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes until tender. 
2In a stock pot, bring broth to a boil.  Stir in tomatoes, eggplant mixture, pepper, basil and parsley
3Cook and heat through and heat through.   Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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