Hearty leek and sprout soup

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24K3.2 January 17th 2021
Hearty leek and sprout soup
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For 6 people, you will need:

Times:

PreparationCookingStart to finish
35 min.54 min.1 hour 29 min.

Step by step recipe

1Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Arrange 4 slices smoked ham on a sheet of cooking parchment laid on a baking sheet.
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2Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the slices are well browned and crisp when cooled.

Set aside, leaving the oven on.
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3Peel 800 g Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthways (tip: start this while the ham is cooking).Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25
4Put in a bowl with salt and pepper, then pour 5 tablespoons olive oil over.

Mix well.
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5Take the ham off the baking sheet and spread out the sprouts on it (let's reuse as much as we can).Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25
6Roast for 20-30 minutes until nicely browned.

Set aside.
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7Prepare 1 onion and chop.

Prepare 2 leeks and chop.
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8Melt 50 g butter in a large pan. When good and hot, add the chopped onion.

Salt, pepper, mix and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
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9Add the leeks and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25
10Add the sprouts, mix again and add 1 litre chicken stock.Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25
11Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25
12Take off the heat, add 2 tablespoons cream and blend thoroughly.Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25
13Serve piping hot in bowls, garnished with morsels of crispy ham.Hearty leek and sprout soup : etape 25

Remarks

The sprouts can be cooked in advance, even the day before.
The quantities of vegetables are for guidance, so do adapt these to suit your own taste.
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