Eggplant Soup (ТӀухумаш)

ТӀухумаш (Eggplant Soup) is a traditional Chechen dish that is both hearty and flavorful. This soup is perfect for a cozy night in and is sure to warm you up on a cold day.

Eggplant Soup (ТӀухумаш)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the diced eggplants, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender.
  6. Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  7. Adjust the seasoning if needed, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
8g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Immersion blender

Tools

Cutting board Knife Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the ТӀухумаш (Eggplant Soup) with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top.

Tips & tricks

For a smoky flavor, you can roast the eggplants before adding them to the soup.

Cost

$10