Three Forks Market Place Recipes
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					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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											| 1 |  | medium eggplant, patted dry and diced | 
									
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											| 1 |  | medium onion, diced | 
									
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											| 1 | jar | (15 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, well drained and cut into small pieces | 
									
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											| 3 | cloves | large garlic, minced | 
									
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											| 4 | cups | (32 ounces) low sodium chicken broth | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | dry white wine or vermouth | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | dried oregano leaves, crushed | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | dried thyme leaves, crushed | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | ground black pepper | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | day-old French bread cubes | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | fresh baby spinach | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | fresh parsley, chopped | 
									
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											| 6 | 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.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Three Forks Market Place Recipes
	https://www.threeforksmarket.com/Recipes/Detail/3675/Slow_Cooker_Roasted_Red_Pepper_and_Eggplant_Soup