Brussel Sprout Soup.
Ingredients.
2 T olive oil
1 T hing
1 large diced potato
1 T crushed fennel seeds plus extra to garnish
10.6 oz Brussels sprouts trimmed and roughly chopped
1.9 pints vegetable stock
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper
Preparation.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the potato for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the fennel seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
Stir in the sprouts and fry for 2 minutes. Add the stock and bring to the boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste then cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and process in a food processor. Return to the pan and stir in the nutmeg. Reheat gently then ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the extra fennel seeds.