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Rustic Provençal Ratatouille Bisque with Lavender Essence

Name: Rustic Provençal Ratatouille Bisque with Lavender Essence
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, diced; 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried lavender petals; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence; 1 bay leaf; Fresh basil leaves, for serving; Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Provence with this Ratatouille Bisque, enhanced by the subtle fragrance of lavender. A comforting and aromatic dish perfect for any dinner table.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 9, 2025

Rustic Provençal Ratatouille Bisque with Lavender Essence — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Vegetable Medley

For the Soup Base

For the Seasoning

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 173 kcal
Protein: 3.9 g
Carbs: 22.9 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 7.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 690 kcal
Protein: 15.4 g
Carbs: 91.5 g
Fat: 34.1 g
Fiber: 30.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 medium eggplant, diced	132	2.8	31.4	0.9	16.4
1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons	33	2.4	6.1	0.4	2
1 red bell pepper, diced	37	1.3	9	0.4	3.1
1 yellow onion, finely chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
2 cloves garlic, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
4 cups vegetable broth	48	3.2	9.6	0.4	0
1 cup tomato puree	82	3	17.1	0.5	4.8
1 tablespoon tomato paste	14	0.5	3.3	0.1	0.7
1 teaspoon dried lavender petals	3	0.1	0.6	0.1	0.4
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
Salt, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste	6	0.3	1.5	0.1	0.6
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence	2	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.2
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh basil leaves, for serving	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil	40	0	0	4.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Vegetables

1
Dice and Salt Eggplant
Dice the eggplant and sprinkle salt over it. Set aside for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
2
Rinse and Dry Eggplant
Rinse and dry the eggplant cubes with a clean towel.
3
Prepare Remaining Vegetables
Slice the zucchini, dice the red bell pepper, and chop the onion and garlic.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat Oil and Sauté Onions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a high-quality olive oil to enhance the richness of the vegetables.
2
Add Garlic
Stir in garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.

How to Make Rustic Provençal Ratatouille Bisque with Lavender Essence

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Vegetables
Add eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the onion mixture; cook until soft.
2
Simmer the Base
Pour in vegetable broth, tomato puree, tomato paste, Herbes de Provence, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper.
3
Infuse Lavender
Stir in dried lavender, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.