Parsnip Bisque with Crisp Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Parsnip Bisque with Crisp Chestnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 3/4 lb parsnips, peeled and chopped; 1 medium boiling potato, peeled and chopped; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; Freshly ground white pepper; 2 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup water; 8 vacuum-packed whole chestnuts, coarsely crumbled; Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
3/4 lb parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium boiling potato, peeled and chopped
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground white pepper
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 cup water
8 vacuum-packed whole chestnuts, coarsely crumbled
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

1
Cook onion, parsnips, potato, and thyme sprigs in 1 teaspoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until just beginning to brown on bottom of pan, 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Season with salt and white pepper and add broth and water.
3
Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Discard thyme sprigs.
5
Puree soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) and transfer to a bowl.
6
Return soup to saucepan with salt and white pepper to taste and keep warm.
7
Saute chestnuts in remaining 1 teaspoons butter in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
8
Serve soup topped with chestnuts.

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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: 1 small onion, chopped, 3/4 lb parsnips, peeled and chopped, 1 medium boiling potato, peeled and chopped, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Parsnip Bisque with Crisp Chestnuts 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.

Parsnip Bisque with Crisp Chestnuts

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