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Brussels Sprouts & Potato Soup

By Molly Watson, About.com

Brussels Sprouts & Potato Soup

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Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and sausage make a super simple, surprisingly satisfying soup to warm up chilly fall and winter nights.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 or 2 sausages (fresh or smoked)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 lb. potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered
  • 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Heat a medium pot over medium high heat. Brown sausages and remove from pot. Add broth and potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, cut sausage into bite-size pieces. When broth is boiling, add brussels sprouts, sausage, and caraway seeds. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 4 servings Brussels Sprouts & Potato Soup.

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