French Smooth Chestnut Soup For Holidays Recipe

Name: French Smooth Chestnut Soup For Holidays
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 potato, diced; 1 stalk celery, finely sliced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 40 g unsalted butter; 1 kg chestnuts, peeled (yield will be half a kilo); 1 liter chicken stock; 100 m creme fraiche; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon armagnac or 1 tablespoon amontillado sherry wine; freshly ground young parsley

Servings: persons

1 potato, diced
1 stalk celery, finely sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
40 g unsalted butter
1 kg chestnuts, peeled (yield will be half a kilo)
1 liter chicken stock
100 m creme fraiche
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon armagnac or 1 tablespoon amontillado sherry wine
freshly ground young parsley

1
On low heat, sweat the potato, celery, onion and garlic in butter in a heavy based pot for 5 minutes.
2
Add the chestnuts, stock and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes until the nuts and vegetables are tender.
3
Strain through a colander into a bowl and puree the solids in a food processor.
4
Return the liquid to the solids while holding back about 1 cup in case the soup is too liquid for your taste.
5
Strain back into the pot.
6
Add the creme fraiche for extra tang and simmer the soup for 15 minutes to allow it to reduce slightly.
7
Season to taste.
8
Before serving, add the liquor to the hot soup.
9
Garnish with choppsed parsley.
10
The French would add a little shredded duck confit warmed in the alcohol into each bowl just right before serving.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 potato, diced, 1 stalk celery, finely sliced, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, French Smooth Chestnut Soup For Holidays 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Smooth Chestnut Soup For Holidays

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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