Brinjal and Smoked Chilli Soup

Ingredients list for Brinjal and Smoked Chilli Soup

• 1 Brinjal Roasted and peeled
• 5 Dried red chillies
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Vegetable stock
• 1 cup Fresh cream
• to taste Salt
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil for garnish
• for garnish Fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Chop roasted brinjals and grind into a smooth paste. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add dried red chillies and sauté till light brown. Drain the red chillies and keep them aside.
2. Add the brinjal paste to the pan and sauté for a minute. Add vegetable stock and whisk well. Add cream, salt and butter and boil for a minute. Add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and mix well. Cut the sautéed red chillies into thin long strips. Transfer the soup into a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves, little virgin olive oil and sautéed chilli strips. Serve hot.