Best Brussels Sprouts Soup Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and potato in butter until onion is tender. Add the brussels sprouts, broth, salt, curry powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to room temperature. , Place the potato mixture, in small batches, in a blender, cover and process until blended. Return all to pan. Combine egg yolk and cream; stir into soup. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes over medium heat (do not boil). Garnish with sour cream and paprika if desired.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• Melt buter in a saucepan and saute onion until tender. Add brussels sprouts and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sprouts are cooked.
• Puree in a food processor or put the soup mixture through a sieve.
• Reheat and serve with swirls of cream.

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.

CHESTNUT PUREE FOR CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a small sharp knife or a chestnut knife, carve an "X" in the flat side of each chestnut. Place chestnuts in an even layer, "X" side-down on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and roast until opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Peel immediately, using a towel if chestnuts are too hot to touch; coarsely chop.
• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent. Add chestnuts and cook for about 1 minute. Add vegetable stock; bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
• Add molasses, maple syrup, and roasted garlic. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until chestnuts are soft, about 30 minutes more. Working in batches, carefully transfer to the jar of a blender; blend until smooth.

CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery root, onions, celery, leek, and shallots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add stock and bring to a simmer. Place cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, and star anise in a piece of cheesecloth. Using kitchen twine, tie to enclose; add to saucepan. Simmer until celery root is tender, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat remaining teaspoon olive oil. Add brussels sprout leaves and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Add heavy cream to saucepan and return to a simmer; cook 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Continue heating until butter is golden and fragrant; immediately remove from heat and set aside.
• Remove cheesecloth packet from saucepan and discard. Working in batches, transfer mixture to the jar of a blender and carefully blend until pureed. Return puree to a saucepan, add browned butter, and reheat, if necessary. Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with 1 teaspoon reserved brussels sprout leaves, 1 teaspoon chopped apples, 3 tablespoons chestnut puree, and 1 teaspoon croutons.

CREAMY EASY BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• Cook Brussels sprout in water till tender 5 minutes.
• Put into blender and puree till smooth.
• Return back to pot and add rest of ingredients.
• Simmer 5 minutes stirring not to stick to bottom of pan.

CELERY ROOT AND CHESTNUT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the soup. Sweat the onions, celery, leeks and garlic in a small amount of olive oil until soft without browning, for about 5 minutes. Add celery root and sweat for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add milk and then add water to cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
• Puree the milk mixture in a blender with 1 teaspoon olive oil and lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
• Prepare the chestnut puree. Saute shallots, garlic, thyme and chestnuts over medium heat for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by adding the Calvados. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add water and simmer until tender. Puree the mixture in a blender, adding water to adjust consistency.
• To plate (per serving): Pour 5 ounces (5/8 cup) of celery root soup and 1/4 cup of chestnut puree into each bowl. Garnish each bowl with diced celery root, carrots, turnips and roasted chestnuts.

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.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND APPLES

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower florets in a large pot with the onion, thyme sprigs and milk. Slowly bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt, cover and simmer until the cauliflower is soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a blender and puree until completely smooth. Taste and season with salt.
• Fill a medium saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of olive oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the Brussels sprout leaves a few at a time until browned, 30 to 40 seconds. Drain on paper towels and season with fleur de sel.
• To serve, scoop the apple into balls with a Parisian scoop or small melon baller. Or, just dice the apple if a scoop is unavailable. Ladle the soup into shallow bowls or small shot glasses or espresso cups and garnish with the fried Brussels sprout leaves. Sprinkle with the chives, lemon thyme leaves, apple balls and season with fleur de sel and cracked black pepper. Drizzle with the smoked olive oil.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP, CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SMOKY SALMON ROE

Steps:

• In a small nonreactive dish, stir together the salmon roe and smoked olive oil. Set aside to infuse the roe with smoky flavor.
• Place the cauliflower florets in a large pot with the onion, thyme sprigs and milk. Slowly bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt, cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cauliflower is soft. Discard the lemon thyme sprigs. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a blender and puree until completely smooth. Taste and season with salt.
• Fill a medium saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of olive oil. Heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the Brussels sprout leaves a few at a time for 30 to 40 seconds, until browned. Drain on paper towels and season with fleur de sel.
• To serve, ladle the soup into shallow bowls or small shot glasses or espresso cups and garnish with the fried Brussels sprout leaves. Sprinkle with the chives, smoky salmon roe and lemon thyme, and season with fleur de sel, cracked black pepper and more smoked olive oil.

CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery root, onions, celery, leek, and shallots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Place cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, and star anise in a piece of cheesecloth. Using kitchen twine, tie to enclose; add to saucepan. Simmer until celery root is tender, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat remaining teaspoon olive oil. Add brussels sprout leaves and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside. Add heavy cream to saucepan and return to a simmer; cook 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Continue heating until butter is golden and fragrant; immediately remove from heat and set aside. Remove cheesecloth packet from saucepan and discard. Working in batches, transfer mixture to the jar of a blender and carefully blend until pureed. Return puree to a saucepan, add browned butter, and reheat, if necessary. Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with 1 teaspoon reserved brussels sprout leaves, 1 teaspoon chopped apples, 3 tablespoons chestnut puree, and 1 teaspoon croutons.

GERMAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• In large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter; add onion and carrot slices and cook and stir until just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour and seasonings.
• Add chicken broth and cook and stir as you bring mixture to a boil. Stir in halved Brussels sprouts; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until Brussels sprouts are just tender, about 7 minutes (may be shorter if using frozen thawed sprouts).
• In a small bowl, beat together egg, milk and wine and stir into soup. Heat until soup returns to a boil.
• Serve.

CREAM OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• Trim tough outer leaves if sprouts and put and X in each stem.
• Drop sprouts into boiling chicken broth and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Blend sprouts in a food processor, reserving cooking liquid.
• Melt 3 Tbs of the butter in a saucepan and stir in flour.
• Blend well.
• Add reserved liquid, stir rapidly with a whisk, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add pureed sprouts, milk, and nutmeg.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Add cream and Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat just to a simmer.
• Swirl in remaining butter and serve hot.

CROUTONS FOR CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Melt butter and olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until mixture begins to brown. Add garlic and thyme. Add bread cubes and toss until butter and oil are absorbed and croutons begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer croutons to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt and pepper.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in butter over low heat, covered, until translucent.
• Add squash, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion bottoms, and chicken broth.
• Cook for 2 hours.
• Add Brussels Sprouts, cook 20 minutes.
• Add onion tops, cook 10 minutes.
• Serve or store for the next day.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP

Steps:

• Use a large saucepan to saute chopped onion and potato in the butter. Add Brussels Sprouts, broth, salt, papper and curry powder.
• Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Cover and let simmer 10-12 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Puree in small amounts in blender. Return to pan.
• In small bowl, combine egg yolk and whipping cream. Stir into pureed soup. Cook 4-5 minutes over medium-low heat, but do NOT let boil.
• Garnish with sour cream and paprika if desired.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Measure the chicken broth into a large soup pot. Bring to a boil. Add the beans, turnips, leeks, carrots and barley; simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and green pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the sprouts are tender, about 30 minutes more.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it starts to brown. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Stir this into the soup and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Trim ends off brussels sprouts, remove any damaged external leaves, and cut in half lengthwise. Set aside. 2. Remove casing from sausage and cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Put olive oil and sausage in a medium pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is well browned, about 7 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into roughly 1/2-in. pieces. 4. When sausage is browned, add bay leaves and caraway seeds to the pot. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Add brussels sprouts. Partially cover pot and reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain a steady simmer. Cook soup until potatoes and brussels sprouts are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve soup hot.