Cream of Brussels Sprouts Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a soothing soup. giving true comfort to your soul. Ingredients:
4 cups brussels sprouts |
3 cups chicken stock |
6 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 cups milk |
1 pinch nutmeg |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
2 drops tabasco sauce (or more if preferred) |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Trim tough outer leaves if sprouts and put and X in each stem.
2. Drop sprouts into boiling chicken broth and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Blend sprouts in a food processor, reserving cooking liquid.
4. Melt 3 Tbs of the butter in a saucepan and stir in flour.
5. Blend well.
6. Add reserved liquid, stir rapidly with a whisk, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Add pureed sprouts, milk, and nutmeg.
8. Simmer 5 minutes.
9. Add cream and Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.
10. Heat just to a simmer.
11. Swirl in remaining butter and serve hot.
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