Chestnut Soup Recipe

Name: Chestnut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup celery, finely chopped; ½ cup carrot, finely chopped; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 3 parsley sprigs, flat-leaf; 2 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 3 cups whole chestnuts, crumbled (peeled and cooked, either from a jar or vacuum packed); ¼ cup sherry wine, dry; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup celery, finely chopped
½ cup carrot, finely chopped
½ cup onion, finely chopped
3 parsley sprigs, flat-leaf
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
3 cups whole chestnuts, crumbled (peeled and cooked, either from a jar or vacuum packed)
¼ cup sherry wine, dry
¼ teaspoon black pepper

1
Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over low heat.
2
Stir in celery, carrot, and onion.
3
Cover surface of vegetables with a buttered round of wax paper or parchment (buttered side down) and cover pan with lid, then sweat vegetables on low heat 15 minutes (to soften).
4
Wrap parsley, cloves, and bay leaf in cheesecloth and tie into a bundle with string to make a bouquet garni.
5
Discard buttered paper from vegetables, then add broth and bouquet garni and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
7
Add chestnuts and Madeira and simmer, covered, 3 minutes.
8
Puree soup in small batches (4 or 5) in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan.
9
Add pepper and salt to taste and reheat soup over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.
10
Cooks' note: Soup can be made 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

153

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup celery, finely chopped, ½ cup carrot, finely chopped, ½ cup onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chestnut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chestnut Soup

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