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Steamed Aubergine Bisque

Weeknight-friendly Aubergine Bisque with the garlic and yoghurt we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.7 from 2,345 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook18 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Steamed Aubergine Bisque
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garlic and yoghurt 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 steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the feta and the rest of the garlic and yoghurt flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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.

Finish with the chopped oregano and serve while hot.

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

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