Creamy Chestnut Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Chestnut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; ¾ cup onion, diced; ½ cup carrot, diced; ½ cup celery, diced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 bay leaves, snapped in two; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup whipping cream; ½ cup 10% cream

Servings: persons

4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
¾ cup onion, diced
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup celery, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 bay leaves, snapped in two
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup whipping cream
½ cup 10% cream

1
Make a bouquet of herbs by tying the sprigs of parsley and thyme together with butcher twine.
2
Set aside a few of the chestnuts; chop into small pieces (these will be used as a garnish later).
3
Place butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add garlic, onion, carrot celery and chestnuts.
5
Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 5-6 minutes; add salt and pepper, bay leaves, nutmeg and the herb boquet.
6
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil; simmer for 30-35 minutes, until chestnuts are soft.
7
Remove the herb bouquet and bay leaves.
8
Pour soup into a blender and puree.
9
Return to saucepan and add both types of cream; keep at low heat until ready to to serve.
10
Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a sprig of fresh thyme and some chopped chestnuts.
11
DELICIOUS!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 sprigs fresh parsley, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Chestnut Soup

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