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Some people might find it hard to believe that Brussels sprouts soup could possibly be nice. This recipe will prove them wrong. It is a delicious winter soup. It is made particularly interesting by serving with a cheesy crouton floating on top. The cheese can be Parmesan, Emmental, cheddar or something similar. Preparation Time: 10 Mins Cooking Time: 20 Mins Total Time: 30 Mins Ingredients For 4 servings… 450 gms Brussels sprouts - trimmed 170 cl Stock - strong Pepper - freshly ground, black Salt 1 tsp Lemon peel - grated 4 slices Toast 70 gms Cheese - hard, grated Method Poach the sprouts in the until quite tender – about 15 minutes – and then liquidise them. Correct the seasoning and stir in the lemon peel. Scatter the pieces of toast with the cheese and slip under a brisk grill until cheese bubbles and browns. Re-heat the soup. When very hot, pour it into soup bowls. Float a cheesy toast on each one. Serve. Wine recommendations A red or white wine. Conventional Beaujolais Villages Mâcon Interesting Côtes du Luberon blanc Côtes du Rhône Lirac blanc
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