Smoked Aubergine Soup

Method

1. Roast the aubergines on direct flame till their skin gets charred. Cool, peel and mash them and put them in a bowl.
2. Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a deep non-stick pan, add onions, garlic, leeks and celery and saute till fragrant.
3. Add turmeric powder, aubergine and 1 cup vegetable stock and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil. Take the pan off the heat and set aside to cool.
4. Transfer the mixture into a blender jar and blend to a smooth puree.
5. Pour the puree back into the pan, add salt and crushed black peppercorns and mix well. Add remaining stock and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Add cream and mix well. Take the pan off the heat.
7. Transfer the soup into a serving bowl, garnish with strips of green and red capsicums and serve hot.

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