Hearty leek and sprout soup


Hearty leek and sprout soup
The method for this rustic winter soup is anything but typical: the sprouts are first roasted in the oven, before being mixed with the leeks (pre-cooked with onions) and simmered in chicken stock.

Served with morsels of crispy ham, the full-on flavour is sure to hit the mark.
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Last modified on: January 17th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 55 min.
All in all: 1 hour 30 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 1
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Arrange 4 slices smoked ham on a sheet of cooking parchment laid on a baking sheet.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 2
Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the slices are well browned and crisp when cooled.

Set aside, leaving the oven on.

Stage 3 - 15 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 3
Peel 800 g Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthways (tip: start this while the ham is cooking).

Stage 4 - 2 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 4
Put in a bowl with salt and pepper, then pour 5 tablespoons olive oil over.

Mix well.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 5
Take the ham off the baking sheet and spread out the sprouts on it (let's reuse as much as we can).

Stage 6 - 30 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 6
Roast for 20-30 minutes until nicely browned.

Set aside.

Stage 7 - 10 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 7
Prepare 1 onion and chop.

Prepare 2 leeks and chop.

Stage 8 - 2 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 8
Melt 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.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 9
Add the leeks and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stage 10 - 1 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 10
Add the sprouts, mix again and add 1 litre chicken stock.

Stage 11 - 10 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 11
Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.

Stage 12 - 3 min.
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 12
Take off the heat, add 2 tablespoons cream and blend thoroughly.

Stage 13
Hearty leek and sprout soup : Stage 13
Serve piping hot in bowls, garnished with morsels of crispy ham.
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.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge in a sealed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe70 RDI=30 %110 RDI=10 %170 RDI=30 %2,240 RDI=110 %9,390 RDI: 110 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %4 RDI=0 %6 RDI=1 %90 RDI=4 %360 RDI: 4 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %20 RDI=2 %30 RDI=4 %370 RDI=20 %1,570 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : $8.95
  • Per person : $1.50

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