Chilled Eggplant Bisque

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Sprinkle the eggplants with 2 tablespoons of salt and let sit for 1 hour, then dry with a paper towel.
3. 3
   Place the eggplants, the garlic and the tomatoes on a baking sheet.
4. 4
   Drizzle liberally with the olive oil and season lightly with the salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Roast for 45 minutes and cool.
6. 6
   Pass the vegetables and the chili pepper flakes through a food mill.
7. 7
   Slowly stir in the buttermilk.
8. 8
   Add the lemon zest.
9. 9
   Taste and adjust seasoning.
10. 10
    To serve, ladle into 6 bowls.
11. 11
    Garnish with dollop of yogurt.