Russian Brussels Sprouts Soup Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP RECIPE (EUROPEAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Peel and chop carrots;
• Clean and chop your leek;
• Peel and cube the potatoes;
• Clean and chop celery;
• Peel the parsnip (I use it whole and discard it at the end of cooking, but feel free to chop it like carrots and leave it in the soup);
• Wash your Brussels sprouts, discard outer leaves, gently trim the ends (you can leave them whole or cut them in halves, making sure that stem is intact so they don't fall apart in the soup).
• In a Dutch Oven or other pot with a lid, heat up butter or olive oil;
• Add leeks and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened;
• Add carrots and celery and cook for another 3-4 minutes;
• Add Brussels Sprouts, potatoes and parsnip;
• Pour in the broth, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until all the veggies are cooked.
• Pour the cream into a cup and slowly add some of the soup broth to temper the cream;
• Once you have a full cup of liquid, pour it over into the pot;
• Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper;
• Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
• For an extra flavor's boost add a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a few drops of Maggie seasoning (all of which are optional).

CHEESY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine Brussels sprouts, onion, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a large heatproof soup pot that fits into the oven. Mix well.
• Roast sprouts mixture in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; stir. Continue roasting, stirring every 20 minutes, until soft and browned, about 1 hour total.
• Return pot to the stove over medium heat. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Add milk, heavy cream, and Cheddar cheese and heat through, 5 to 10 minutes more. Use a stick blender to puree to the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine oil and onions in a pot over low heat. Cover and cook until very tender and soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle sugar over onions. Cook, uncovered, until onions are light brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Stir Brussels sprouts and thyme into the pot. Pour in stock and season soup with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sprouts are just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Allow soup to cool slightly. Blend to a smooth consistency using an immersion blender. Reheat gently, about 2 minutes, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Top each portion of soup with a spoonful of sour cream and a dash of hot pepper sauce.