Best Brussels Sprouts Soup With Caramelized Onions Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP RECIPE (EUROPEAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Peel and chop carrots;
• Clean and chop your leek;
• Peel and cube the potatoes;
• Clean and chop celery;
• Peel the parsnip (I use it whole and discard it at the end of cooking, but feel free to chop it like carrots and leave it in the soup);
• Wash your Brussels sprouts, discard outer leaves, gently trim the ends (you can leave them whole or cut them in halves, making sure that stem is intact so they don't fall apart in the soup).
• In a Dutch Oven or other pot with a lid, heat up butter or olive oil;
• Add leeks and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened;
• Add carrots and celery and cook for another 3-4 minutes;
• Add Brussels Sprouts, potatoes and parsnip;
• Pour in the broth, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until all the veggies are cooked.
• Pour the cream into a cup and slowly add some of the soup broth to temper the cream;
• Once you have a full cup of liquid, pour it over into the pot;
• Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper;
• Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
• For an extra flavor's boost add a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a few drops of Maggie seasoning (all of which are optional).

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH ONION

Steps:

• Pull off any tough outer leaves of the sprouts. Using a paring knife, make a couple of crossed gashes in the base of each sprout.
• Put the sprouts in a saucepan and add water to cover and salt. Bring to a boil and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the sprouts and stir until the sprouts are coated with butter and are hot. Serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION-PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Cut Brussels sprouts in half; cut each half crosswise into thin slices. Place sprouts and onion in separate resealable food-storage plastic bags; seal bags. Refrigerate 8 hours.
• In large heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook pecans in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
• Add onion to skillet. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramel colored. Add Brussels sprouts and toasted pecans. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sprouts are tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.