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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 17^th 2021

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For 2 people, you will need:

1 1 slice smoked ham
2 267 g Brussels sprouts
3 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ¹⁄₃ onion
5 1 leek
6 17 g butter
7 333 ml chicken stock
8 1 tablespoon cream (optional)
9 salt
10 pepper
Total weight: 865 grams

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 3 min.

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Arrange 1 slice smoked ham on a sheet of cooking parchment laid on a baking sheet.

Stage 2 - 10 min.

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.

Peel 267 g Brussels sprouts and cut in half lengthways (tip: start this while the ham is cooking).

Stage 4 - 2 min.

Put in a bowl with salt and pepper, then pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over.

Mix well.

Stage 5 - 1 min.

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.

Roast for 20-30 minutes until nicely browned.

Set aside.

Stage 7 - 10 min.

Prepare ¹⁄₃ onion and chop.

Prepare 1 leek and chop.

Stage 8 - 2 min.

Melt 17 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.

Add the leeks and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stage 10 - 1 min.

Add the sprouts, mix again and add 333 ml chicken stock.

Stage 11 - 10 min.

Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.

Stage 12 - 3 min.

Take off the heat, add 1 tablespoon cream and blend thoroughly.

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

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
762 Kcal or 3,190 Kj	21 gr	36 gr	60 gr
38 %	8 %	3 %	9 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
88 Kcal or 368 Kj	2 gr	4 gr	7 gr
4 %	1 %	<1 %	1 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
381 Kcal or 1,595 Kj	10 gr	18 gr	30 gr
19 %	4 %	2 %	5 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk

How much will it cost?

For 2 people : 2.42 €
Per person : 1.21 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Chicken stock: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Turmeric risotto, Boulangère potatoes, Mussels with arroz negro, Risotto-style celeriac, Soup Cornouaillaise, ... All
	Brussels sprouts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pork chops with a duo of brassicas, Brussels sprouts à la Lombarde, Brussels sprouts salad with smoked trout and Comté cheese, Brussels sprout salad, Chicken Brussels pie, ... All
	Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée), Moist chocolate cake, Pan-fried salmon with white cabbage, Fish petals, vegetables julienne, and beurre blanc, Breton galettes (pancakes), ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Maroilles cheese quiche, Gratin of beet tops and potatoes, Pork Chops with Rosemary, Pasta with mushrooms, Pan-fried fish fillets, braised cabbage with Noilly Prat, ... All

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