Zuppa Di Verdura Stufata (Summer Minestrone)

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Italian
1lbEggplant (1 or 2 small eggplants)
Sea salt
1lgOr 2 medium potatoes
1mdCarrot
2mdRed or yellow bell peppers
1/4cExtra virgin olive oil, plus a little more for garnish
1mdOnion, coarsely chopped
1Stalk celery, chopped in 1-inch lengths
1/2lb(1 bunch) fresh green or red chard, thinly sliced
1/2lbGreen beans, sliced in 1-inch lengths
5Ripe red tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped , (up to 6)
2mdZucchini, cubed
1/2cCoarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3Sprigs fresh oregano, (3 to 4)
1Bay leaf
1Sprig fresh rosemary
1smDried hot red chile pepper, if desired
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