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Brussel sprout soup with crispy bacon and chestnut

A hearty soup packed with flavor - you'll never think Brussels sprouts are boring again.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lices smoked bacon (streaky) or 3, if you want a little more
  • ½ onion small/medium
  • 8 oz potatoes 210g
  • 10 oz Brussels sprouts 285g
  • 1 ½ cups stock 360ml, chicken or vegetable, possibly a little more
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
To top
  • 3 lices smoked bacon cut in small slices
  • 6 cooked chestnuts approx, broken into chunks

Instructions

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  1. Cut the bacon into slices and put into a pan over a medium heat. Dice the onion and once the fat starts to render from the bacon, add the onion to the pan. Cook, stirring regularly for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile peel the potatoes and dice. Take the outer layer and ends off the Brussel sprouts and cut in half. Add both to the pan, stir, then cover and reduce heat slightly.
  3. Allow the vegetables to sweat for around 10min until the potato is tender to a knifepoint, stirring occasionally. Don't worry if things stick to the bottom of the pan and color a bit, it all adds to the flavor, just don't let them burn.
  4. Add the stock, nutmeg and some salt and pepper to taste to the pan (bear in mind you have bacon in there so you won't need much salt). Cover and bring to a boil then simmer for around 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, put the bacon for the topping in a small skillet/frying pan and cook over a medium heat. Once the fat starts to render, add the chestnuts. Continue to cook until both are crispy, stirring now and then.
  6. Remove the soup pan from the heat and puree the soup in a blender/with a stick/ immersion blender.
  7. Serve the soup with the crispy bacon and chestnuts on top.

Notes

  • I find the easiest way to blend soups like this is with an immersion/stick blender (affiliate link).
  • If you find the soup a little too thick after blending, add some additional stock. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 1117mg (47%) Potassium 1290mg (37%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1445IU (29%) Vitamin C 145.6mg (162%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1117mg 47%
Potassium 1290mg 27%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1445IU 29%
Vitamin C 145.6mg 162%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.