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As a consequence of my parents’ insistence that I eat my
vegetables, I grew up liking pretty much all of them. Brussels sprouts were one
of my favorites then, and continue to be one of my favorites now. Because I
like them as much as I do, I tend to accumulate more than I actually need. Such
was the case this month, so I decided to do something different with them and
was very pleased with the results.
This Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Noodle Soup Is an excellent way to make use of
sprouts, in fact you may just want to buy more than you need in order to make
the soup. It does double duty as a starter, in which case you would want to use
fine egg noodles, and as a main dish, in which case you would want to use
medium egg noodles. As a main dish it is hearty and satisfying, and wonderful
with a crusty roll.
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Noodle Soup
2 T. oil
1 3-oz. pkg.
Melissa’s shallots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 c. chicken stock
8 oz. egg noodles (about 4 cups)*
1 t. salt
1 lb. Melissa’s
Brussels sprouts, cleaned, quartered, and
roasted**
¼ t. garlic powder
6 c. whole milk (Do NOT substitute!)
1½ lbs. Velveeta***, cut into cubes
Few gratings freshly ground black pepper
Few gratings whole nutmeg
In a medium
stockpot melt butter. Add shallots and sauté
over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue cooking 30 seconds.
Add chicken stock and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Gradually add egg
noodles and salt so the stock mixture continues to boil. Cook, uncovered, for
three minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in roasted sprouts and garlic
powder. Cook four minutes more. Add milk, cheese, and pepper, and continue
cooking until cheese melts, stirring constantly.
Serve hot with a crusty roll.
* If serving in a cup as a starter or accompaniment
to sandwich or salad, use fine egg
noodles; to make heartier as a main dish, as I
did here, use medium egg noodles.
** Any cruciferous vegetable works here, so you can certainly substitute
broccoli or cauliflower for the Brussels sprouts.
** If Velveeta appalls you, you can use an equal amount of grated cheddar. It
won’t be as good, but I don’t want you to be appalled.
