Some people are winter people. Though I was born and raised in the cold hard north (Minnesota), over time I’ve become a softie. My beef with the season: navigating the snow, shivering even indoors, itchy dry skin, wearing socks, and being forced to drive everywhere instead of walk. Last year I almost cried with joy the first day I could wear flip flops. Summer has a feeling of carefree that lifts my soul and try as I might, that feeling just is not there in winter. But, I’m not ready to give up hope. Keep reading for how to make it through the winter, and this Brussels sprouts soup recipe. One of my dear friends is a winter person: Melissa of The Faux Martha. She loves snow, tea by the fire, and the slower pace. She sees the beauty in the quiet still moments. She knows how to cultivate cozy like the heartiest of Minnesotans. We chatted with Melissa on our podcast about how to thrive in winter. There was a lot of talk about warm beverages, fuzzy blankets, cozy soup, and good books. Though it’s not natural for me, I’m trying to reframe my brain this year. Cultivate cozy. More soups. Hot tea. You can do this.
How to make Brussels sprouts soup
This is the heart behind this Brussels sprouts soup recipe, a cozy winter soup full of nourishing vegetables. Brussels sprouts are one of our favorite vegetables, but we’d never tried a Brussels sprouts soup. Here, we’ve shredded them and added them to a soup pot along with the other star ingredient: farro. Farro is a whole grain that’s a bit like barley, but cooks in about ⅓ the time, which significantly speeds up the prep time. (But if you love barley, here’s a classic Mushroom Barley Soup.) For this Brussels sprouts soup, the farro is cooked outside of the soup, then added right before serving. For the flavoring: a bit of shallot, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, which adds a savory, unexpected flavor. And what’s a soup without a bit of greens thrown in at the end? We’ve taken to adding a handful for color and nutrients. Brussels sprouts soup might sound unexpected, but it’s exactly what we’ve been craving to boost immunity and get our cozy on.
Tips for cultivating cozy this winter
What are you doing to cultivate cozy this year? Here are a few of our top tips for cultivating cozy: What else? We’d love to know what you’re doing to thrive this winter season.
This farro & Brussels sprouts recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and sugar-free.
Looking for more soup recipes?
Looking for some soup recipes in addition to this farro and Brussels spouts soup? Here are a few cozy soup recipes to have you covered: 5 from 1 review
Tortellini Soup with Basil Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup RecipeCauliflower Soup with Moroccan Spices Tomato Sage Chickpea SoupVegan Butternut Squash SoupHearty Sweet Potato and Kale SoupCreamy Coconut Curry Pantry SoupGolden Vegetable Soup RecipeEasy Butternut Squash SoupRed Lentil SoupVibrant Spring Green SoupGreen Pea Soup with Chive FlowersCreamy Vegan Tomato SoupTuscan Soup with White BeansTomato Artichoke Lentil StewVegetarian Tortilla Soup
