Easy Chestnut Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Chestnut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided; 4 (7 ounce) cans whole chestnuts, drained; 1 carrot, peeled and sliced; 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped; 1 celery root, chopped; 7 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/2 cup Madeira wine; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste; 2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, divided
4 (7 ounce) cans whole chestnuts, drained
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 celery root, chopped
7 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup Madeira wine
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup sour cream, for garnish (optional)

1
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Saute the chestnuts in butter until heated through; set aside.
2
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large pot, and stir in the carrot, parsnip, and celery root. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, chestnuts, and wine. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to simmer.
3
Simmer for 15 minutes; season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and fresh parsley. Puree the soup in a food processor or blender a little at a time, or use an immersion blender. Garnish each serving with sour cream, if desired, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

998

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, divided, 4 (7 ounce) cans whole chestnuts, drained, 1 carrot, peeled and sliced, 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Chestnut Soup

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