Description
Hearty jamie oliver brussel sprout soup blends roasted vegetables with creamy textures for a comforting winter meal. Rich flavors and simple ingredients make you crave this nourishing dish with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 oz | 100 g brussels sprouts, quartered
- ½ cup | 100 ml double cream
- 2 oz | 55 g cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ cup | 300 ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Gently heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent and soft, developing a sweet aromatic base.
- Vegetable Preparation: Quarter Brussels sprouts and blanch in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften and brighten. Drain thoroughly in a colander, eliminating excess moisture.
- Aromatic Build-up: Combine blanched sprouts with caramelized onions in the saucepan. Add minced garlic and briefly sauté to release its robust flavor without scorching.
- Liquid Integration: Pour in hot chicken stock and double cream, allowing the mixture to simmer gently. This process creates a luxurious, smooth consistency while harmonizing the ingredients’ flavors.
- Final Enhancement: Fold in freshly grated cheddar cheese until completely melted and seamlessly incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper to elevate the soup’s taste profile. Serve immediately in warm bowls, capturing the soup’s peak temperature and richness.
Notes
- Blanch with Precision: Boil Brussels sprouts exactly 2-3 minutes to maintain vibrant green color and prevent overcooking, which can create bitter flavors.
- Sauté Strategically: Caramelize onions slowly over medium heat to develop sweet, deep undertones without burning, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Cream Control: Use full-fat double cream or heavy cream for maximum richness and smooth texture; lighter alternatives will reduce soup’s luxurious consistency.
- Cheese Selection: Choose sharp cheddar with strong flavor profile to complement Brussels sprouts’ earthy notes, grating freshly for optimal melting and taste integration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg