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Spanish Aubergine Broth

This Spanish Broth leans on piquillo pepper to do the heavy lifting. We slow-cook the Aubergine for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 1,176 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Spanish Aubergine Broth
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the piquillo pepper elements, and pat the aubergine dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the aubergine and slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the saffron and the rest of the piquillo pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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