Indulge in the creamy and nutty flavors of Cream of Brussels Sprout and Chestnut Soup, a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of chestnuts with the earthy taste of Brussels sprouts. This savory soup is not only comforting but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome meal. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty and protein-rich dish or simply seeking a unique and flavorful soup to warm your soul on a chilly day, this recipe has you covered. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures as you explore this delectable soup, along with additional tempting recipes featured in the article, including a Brussels Sprout and Bacon Salad for a refreshing and crunchy side dish, and a Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing that adds a festive touch to your holiday gatherings.
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, CHESTNUTS, AND CREAM
At Thanksgiving, I caramelize brussel sprouts which brings out their buttery, mellow flavors. In this recipe, they meld together with bacon or pancetta, cream, onions and olives to make a spectacularly interesting dish.
Provided by Jonathan Waxman
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cut the pancetta into ½-inch dice; dice the onions. Add the pancetta, onion, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- Smash the garlic cloves, then chop finely. Move the pancetta and onion to the sides of the pan. Add the remaining olive oil and the Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, to the center of the pan. Then add 1 tablespoon butter.
- Season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Add the chestnuts, olives, and garlic, and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter, cream, and water. Add the sage and thyme (optional). Reduce the heat and simmer until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the liquid has thickened, 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS
A holiday tradition at my house.
Provided by Tallgirl6234
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Score the flat side of each chestnut with an X. Place the chestnuts into a large pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove chestnuts from the pot. Allow to cool slightly, then peel outer shell and brown skin. Return chestnuts to the pot and continue to boil over medium heat until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts, and cook uncovered until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the Brussels sprouts are cold, drain well, and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots; cook and stir until the shallots has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue cooking and stirring until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS
This soup from chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern adds a touch of elegance to any meal. Photo credit: Ellen Silverman
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
RICH AND CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Here's a great way to dress up brussels sprouts. Almonds give this rich creamy dish a nutty texture and flavor.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook brussels sprouts in boiling water. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the soup, milk, cheese, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Drain brussels sprouts; transfer to a serving dish. Add water chestnuts and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CREAM OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Trim off and discard the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts. Roughly chop the sprouts to similar sizes so they cook evenly; they'll get puréed in the end, so this isn't a beauty contest. Set them aside.
- Trim and roughly chop the celery; peel and roughly chop the shallot or leek.
- Heat the butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Once it is melted, add the celery and the shallot. Sprinkle with the salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped Brussels sprouts and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally until the Brussels sprouts turn a brighter shade of green, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring everything just to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer, cover partially, and cook until the Brussels sprouts are completely tender about 10 minutes.
- Use a hand-held immersion blender to completely purée the soup. You can also do this in a blender, but just be sure to let the soup cool a bit first, work in batches, and put a kitchen towel over the top of the blender in case the heat of the soup makes it splatter. Be sure to purée the soup a bit longer than you may think is necessary; you want the final product to be as smooth as possible.
- Stir in cream, if you like.
- Serve the soup hot, with a garnish of freshly ground black pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
I was looking for a new way to cook Brussels sprouts. This soup is one of my favorite ways now.
Provided by carenough2
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 801.3 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
CREAMED SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS
Double cream, nutmeg and chestnuts make a luscious addition to traditional Brussels sprouts - just watch this extra-ingulgent side dish disappear on Christmas Day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the sprouts and cook for 3-4 mins until slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, very gently fry the onions in the oil and half the butter for about 10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and stock cube and cook for 2 mins, stirring, until everything is combined. Remove from the heat.
- Roughly chop the sprouts by hand or in a food processor, then stir them in with the onions and the rest of the butter, along with the double cream and nutmeg. Put back on the heat and cook until the cream is bubbling. Season to taste. Toss in the chestnuts and sprinkle over a little extra nutmeg to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling later on.
- Choose the right chestnuts: For the best flavor, use fresh chestnuts. If you can't find fresh chestnuts, you can use frozen or canned chestnuts. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
- Roast the chestnuts: Roasting the chestnuts brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast them in the oven or in a skillet over medium heat.
- Don't overcook the brussels sprouts: Brussels sprouts are best when they are cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and made with real vegetables.
- Season to taste: Once the soup is finished, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
This creamy soup is a delicious and festive way to enjoy brussels sprouts and chestnuts. It's perfect for a winter meal, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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