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Simple Brussels Sprout Soup With Toasted Almonds

Yields4 ServingsTotal Time40 mins

A simple soup of Brussels sprouts with a toasted almond sprinkle

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 4 Tbsp olive oil
 ½ onion, peeled and roughly chopped
 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
 2 cups chopped celery
 35 Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed and roughly chopped
 Salt and pepper
 5 cups vegetable stock
Topping
 1 tsp olive oil
 ⅓ cup almonds, roughly chopped
 Salt and pepper
 Pinch of chili powder (optional)
1

Add the olive oil to a large saucepan or stock pot over a medium heat

2

Add the onion, garlic, celery, Brussels sprouts, salt and pepper to the pot and stir as the onions and sprouts soften for a few minutes

3

Add the stock, cover the pot and simmer for about 30 minutes

4

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until totally smooth

5

Make the almond sprinkle: heat the olive oil in a pan and add the almonds, salt, pepper and chili powder. Toss as the nuts toast until golden and fragrant

6

Sprinkle each serving with a spoonful of toasted almonds

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
Protein 8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.