Brussels sprouts soup

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       Title: Brussels Sprouts Soup
  Categories: Soups
       Yield: 4 Cups
  
      10 oz Fresh brussels sprouts,
            -trimmed OR  10 oz. pkge.
            -frozen brussels sprouts,
            -thawed
     1/2 lb Kielbasa or other smoked
            -sausage, slice 1/4 "thick
       6 tb Minced onion
       2 sm Boiling potatoes, cut into
            -1/2 inch cubes
       2 c  Chicken broth
       1 c  Water
  
   Reserve 1/2 cup of the smallest brussels sprouts and
   in a food processor chop coarse the remaining brussels
   sprouts.  In a large saucepan brown the sausage over
   moderately high heat, turning it, and drain it on
   paper towels.  In the fat remaining in the saucepan
   cook the onion over moderately low heat, stirring,
   until it is softened and add the chopped brussels
   sprouts, the sausage, the potatoes, the broth, and the
   water. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer the soup
   for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are
   tender.  Divide the soup between 2 heated bowls. Makes
   4 cups, serving 2.  Typed in MMformat by Cindy Hartlin
   Source: Gourmet's Short Order
  
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