Cream Of Ratatouille Soup With Savory Croutons Recipe

• 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x Garlic cloves minced
• 1 x Eggplant peeled, cut 1" cubes
• 1 x Zucchini cut into 1" cubes
• 1 lrg Onion quartered
• 1 lrg Red, green, or possibly yellow bell pepper cut into 1" squares (or possibly other large sweet pepper)
• 4 lrg Very ripe tomatoes peeled and quartered
• 1 c. Chicken stock (about 1 c.)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly grnd
• 2 Tbsp. Finely minced fresh thyme
• 2 Tbsp. Heavy cream
• 2 c. Savory Croutons see * Note Red and yellow bell pepper slivers for garnish (or possibly other sweet pepper slivers)

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