Silky Chestnut Soup Recipe

Name: Silky Chestnut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cups cooked chestnuts (from one 14.8-ounce vacuum-packed jar); 1 cup ruby port; 1 thyme sprig; 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups cooked chestnuts (from one 14.8-ounce vacuum-packed jar)
1 cup ruby port
1 thyme sprig
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Melt the butter in a medium sauce-pan.
2
Add the carrot, celery and onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the chestnuts and cook for 4 minutes.
4
Add the port and thyme and cook over moderately high heat until the port is reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the stock and bring to a boil.
6
Cover partially and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
7
Discard the thyme sprig.
8
Add the cream to the soup.
9
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender.
10
Return the soup to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
11
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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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: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Silky 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.

Silky Chestnut Soup

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