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Chestnut Soup

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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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 360 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 27mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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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