Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Parmesan Crisps:
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Honey-Harissa Sauce:
1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Caraway Seed, ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ground Coriander Seed
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Red Pepper, Crushed
Bisque:
1 large eggplant, peeled and diced (1-inch)
1 medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced leeks, white part only
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
1. For the Parmesan Crisps, preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle cheese into 8 circles, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Set aside.
2. For the Honey-Harissa Sauce, place all ingredients in blender or food processor; cover. Blend or process on high speed until almost smooth. Set aside.
3. For the Bisque, reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Toss eggplant, tomato, leeks, onion, oil, garlic powder and pepper in large bowl. Spread in single layer on foil-lined shallow baking pan.
4. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until softened. With center part of cover removed to let steam escape, puree 1/2 the vegetable mixture and 1 cup of the stock in blender on high speed until smooth. Pour bisque into large saucepan. Repeat with remaining vegetable mixture and stock.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the Honey-Harissa Sauce, cream, honey and salt. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Pour bisque into 4 soup bowls. Top each with 1 teaspoon of the Honey-Harissa Sauce, cilantro and 2 Parmesan Crisps.
Tips
Test Kitchen Tip: Store leftover Honey-Harissa Sauce in refrigerator. Serve with grilled meats, or toss with pasta or couscous.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
per serving
Calories: 324
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Cholesterol: 22 mg
Sodium: 845 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 7 g
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