Chestnut Soup Recipe
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Chestnut Soup

By: Laurie Tarasiewicz  
"Delightful soup made with chestnuts toasted in butter, chicken stock, vegetables and Madeira wine. You can substitute Marsala for the Madeira. Serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream and a light sprinkle of cayenne pepper. This soup can be made up to 2 days in advance."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 4 (7 ounce) cans whole chestnuts, drained
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery root, chopped
  • 7 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup Madeira wine
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping

Directions

  1. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Saute the chestnuts in butter until heated through; set aside. Melt remaining butter in a large pot, and stir in the carrot, parsnip and celery root. Cook until tender. Add the stock, chestnuts and wine. Bring to a boil and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and fresh parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree the soup in a food processor or blender a little at a time.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 193 | Total Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 17mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by MARY PHARR 
This soup is absolutely delicious! I checked to see if Ms Tarasiewicz has any other recipes &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Mary 
This was a really wonderful recipe. I made it over the holidays for my husband and company... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by SaladQueen 
So good I don't know if I can wait until tomorrow (Thanksgiving) to serve it. Sweet and nutty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by VICKYVEIGA 
This recipe is fantastic, adn I am very hard to please! Although an elegant dish, this soup is... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by CIRCUSGEEK 
It tasted okay, but the color and texture were unappealing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by MISSNET 
I made this soup as a first course on Thanksgiving Day. I wanted to impress my... MORE

 
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