This Hatay soup blends smoked eggplant with tahini into a dense Mediterranean bowl with mezze depth.
10 min prep 25 min cook
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Roast the eggplants, then peel them once cool and chop them coarsely.
Heat the olive oil in a pot, cook the finely chopped onion over medium heat for 4 minutes until lightly pink, then add the garlic and cumin and fry for 30 seconds.
Add the roasted eggplant and turn it for 2 minutes, then add 4 cups hot water and the salt; once it boils, cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
Briefly puree the soup with an immersion blender, leaving some texture, then turn off the heat.
Loosen the tahini in a separate bowl with hot soup liquid, stir it into the soup, add the lemon juice and serve with parsley.
💡 Tip: Add the tahini after turning off the heat; if it boils, it becomes bitter and grainy. Prick small holes in the eggplant skins before roasting so the steam inside can escape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and serve with warm lavash.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~178
kcal calories
5
g protein
11
g carbs
12
g fat
0.9g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
600.1mg
Sodium
1.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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