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Chestnut Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Carla A. 

"My Aunt Anne started a new tradition several years ago with this fabulous addition to our family holiday dinner."
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This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds chestnuts, peeled
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. To Cook Chestnuts: With a sharp knife, slice an "X" across each chestnut. Place chestnuts in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan. Bake in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, shell and peel.
  2. In a large saucepan combine the chicken stock, shelled chestnuts and chopped onions. Place the parsley sprigs, cloves and bay leaf in a spice bag and add to the chicken stock mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
  3. Discard the spice bag and puree the chestnut mixture in a food processor or blender. Add the heavy cream, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Return mixture to saucepan and gently heat through. To serve to with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, a bit of chopped parsley and some cooked chopped chestnuts just before serving. High quality vegetable broth can be substituted for the chicken broth.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by AVOCET 
This soup is different and fantastic! Everyone practically licked their bowls clean! However... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by Nick 
A surprisingly rich soup, it served well as an appetizer to our Christmas Day feast. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by VERONICA! 
Very delicate...gentle use of chestnuts and good introduction for people who don't usually eat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by barbaramarucco 
I agree, peeling the chestnuts is a HUGE pain, but I only make this once a year (on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by TRISHTORO 
This was totally not worth the work involved. I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and took one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by ANGELSHARK 
I made this for our Thanksgiving celebration and it got rave reviews from everyone. For... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by janae 
When it comes to chestnut soup recipes, this is probably 'the best' - so I gave it five stars.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Kathleen Baki 
If you love chestnuts then you will die for this recipe! I will definately use this one on... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chestnut Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 360

  • Total Fat: 10.8g
  • Cholesterol: 27mg
  • Sodium: 1037mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 9.5g

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