Authentic Ratatouille

Name: Authentic Ratatouille
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/4 pounds, cut into 3/4-inch dice); 2 ½ tsp fine sea salt (plus more for seasoning); ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for serving); 2 medium white onions (cut into 3/4-inch dice); 3 medium zucchini (cut into 3/4-inch dice); 3 medium red sweet bell peppers (cut into 3/4-inch dice); 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 3 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp honey (preferably lavendar); 3 medium beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes (cut into 3/4-inch dice, or 1 14-oz can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; ¼ cup dry white wine (or rosé or vermouth)