Cream Of Chestnut Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Chestnut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1/4 cup Marsala*; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 (14.1-oz.) can steamed, peeled chestnuts**; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 1/3 cup half-and-half; Toppings: cooked and crumbled bacon, dried cherries, creme fraiche, truffle oil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1/4 cup Marsala*
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.1-oz.) can steamed, peeled chestnuts**
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/3 cup half-and-half
Toppings: cooked and crumbled bacon, dried cherries, creme fraiche, truffle oil

1
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 2 ingredients, and saute 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
2
Add Marsala, and cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Stir in vegetable broth, chestnuts, and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until chestnuts are tender. Discard thyme. Let cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
3
Process soup, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to Dutch oven. Stir in half-and-half and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with desired toppings.
4
*1/4 cup dry white wine and 1 tsp. brandy may be substituted.
5
**Roasted, peeled fresh chestnuts may be substituted.
6
Note: We tested with Minerve Whole Chestnuts in Water, which can be found on the baking aisle.

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cream Of 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.

Cream Of Chestnut Soup

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