A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Cook the onion, garlic, and aubergine in olive oil over medium heat for 8 minutes until softened.
Stir in the cumin and paprika and fry for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and stock and simmer for 25 minutes until the aubergine is very soft.
Blend until smooth.
Serve hot.