Classic Chestnut Soup with Marsala Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Classic Chestnut Soup with Marsala Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. butter or vegan margarine; 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup); 1 celery stalk, diced ( 1/2 cup); 1 bay leaf; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 1 15-oz. jar cooked, peeled whole chestnuts, chopped (2 1/2 cups); 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 Tbs. Marsala wine; ⅓ cup heavy cream; 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves for garnish, optional; 1 Tbs. butter or vegan margarine; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 8 oz. button or cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced; 23 Tbs. Marsala wine

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. butter or vegan margarine
1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
1 celery stalk, diced ( 1/2 cup)
1 bay leaf
1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 15-oz. jar cooked, peeled whole chestnuts, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 Tbs. Marsala wine
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves for garnish, optional
1 Tbs. butter or vegan margarine
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
8 oz. button or cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
23 Tbs. Marsala wine

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To make Soup:
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Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
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Add onion, celery, bay leaf, thyme, and allspice, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
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Add chestnuts, broth, and 2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until chestnuts are very soft.
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Remove bay leaf.
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Puree Soup in batches in blender until smooth.
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Return to pot, and stir in Marsala wine and cream.
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To make Mushrooms:
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Heat butter and garlic in skillet over medium heat.
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Add mushrooms, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.
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Add Marsala wine, and cook 1 minute more, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
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Season Soup with salt and pepper, and ladle into bowls.
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Garnish servings with Mushrooms and fresh thyme leaves, if desired.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbs. butter or vegan margarine, 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup), 1 celery stalk, diced ( 1/2 cup), 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Classic Chestnut Soup with Marsala Mushrooms 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.

Classic Chestnut Soup with Marsala Mushrooms

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