Trim the Brussels sprouts of any discolored outer leaves and cut an “x” in their bases before cooking. Boil or steam them whole until just tender.
By Yankee Magazine
Sep 05 2007
Trim the Brussels sprouts of any discolored outer leaves and cut an “x” in their bases before cooking. Boil or steam them whole until just tender.
4 tablespoons butter
2 shallots or scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup cream
5 cups chicken stock
5 cups Brussels sprouts, cooked and finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Crumbled cooked bacon or chopped parsley
Melt butter in soup kettle. Sauté shallots until soft. Sprinkle in flour and stir until blended. Slowly add milk and cream and stir until smooth. Add stock and Brussels sprouts. Simmer 10 minutes, uncovered. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with crumbled bacon or chopped parsley.