Roasted Brussels Sprout & Cauliflower Soup
Roasted Brussels Sprout & Cauliflower Soup. The coziest Monday night bowl to start the week. Crispy roasted sprouts and cauliflower puréed into one big comforting bowl of goodness. Happy first Monday of December guys !!
Monday’s are always a little scary, but they’re a little better when it’s the holiday season and when you have a comfy, cozy soup to keep you warm. And as everyone knows I am a biiiiig roasted veggie girl. So, when two of my favorite veggies come together in one cozy bowl I am all for it.
The Brussels sprouts and cauliflower are roasted until they’re nice and crispy then puréed to create the coziest bowl. And finally the key for me is saving some of the roasted veggies for topping. Honestly, you guys, this is one of my favorite soups that we make.
It’s officially the first full week in December, and I am already looking forward to the weekend. We have another weekend filled with tons of birthday and holiday festivities, so I am already counting down the days !!
Ingredients
1 pound Brussels sprouts; halved
1 pound cauliflower florets
2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 chopped shallots
1 quart or more vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 450F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the Brussels sprouts on one and the cauliflower on the other. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for about 20 - 25 minutes until browned and crispy.
In a large stock pot, melt the butter and add the shallots. Sprinkle with salt and sauté until translucent for about 5 minutes. Add the broth and simmer for another 5 minutes. Transfer all except 1 cup of the vegetables to the pot and continue to simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender until smooth. If the soup is too thick for your liking, add more vegetable broth. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the additional roasted brussels sprouts and cauliflower.
