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How to Make Chestnut Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Warm, comforting and delicious, Chestnut Soup is a perfect dish for chilly fall and winter evenings. This rich and creamy soup is packed with the earthy, nutty flavors of chestnuts, making it a true seasonal delight. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to cozy up with a bowl of soup on a cold night, Chestnut Soup is sure to impress and satisfy.

With its velvety texture and deep, satisfying flavor, Chestnut Soup is a versatile dish that can be served as an elegant starte...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ pounds chestnuts, peeled
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • To Cook Chestnuts: With a sharp knife, slice an 'X' across each chestnut. Place chestnuts in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan. Bake in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, shell and peel.
  • In a large saucepan combine the chicken stock, shelled chestnuts and chopped onions. Place the parsley sprigs, cloves and bay leaf in a spice bag and add to the chicken stock mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Discard the spice bag and puree the chestnut mixture in a food processor or blender. Add the heavy cream, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Return mixture to saucepan and gently heat through. To serve to with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, a bit of chopped parsley and some cooked chopped chestnuts just before serving. High quality vegetable broth can be substituted for the chicken broth.

    • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1300mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 66mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 681mg

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