Soupe à la Flamande (Flemish Brussels Sprout Soup)

Ingredients

• 500 grammes Brussels sprouts
• butter
• 1 1/2 litres ordinary Consommé
• 2 medium potatoes

Instructions

1. Blanch the Brussels sprouts, drain them thoroughly and stew them in butter.
2. Set aside a dozen of the smallest for the garnish.
3. Crush the rest in the pan.
4. Moisten with the ordinary Consommé, add the finely shredded potatoes, and finish cooking gently.
5. Garnish with the reserved small sprouts, cut in two or in four.