Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2012

On flavor, this recipe is a clear 5-stars. However, there was room for improvement with the consistency. A chestnut soup should be a little thicker. I added a simple roux (2 T of melted butter and 2 T of flour), and it helped a lot. Also, in lieu of the dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, try one small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Sounds silly, but it was legendary.

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Mr. Deez

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2012

Just made it for dinner, very tasty! By the time i had to add cream I realized i didnt have anymore and it was too late to run to the shop, but with a little bit of butter the soup was still great! :)

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astulija

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2012

Very good and super easy. One thing I did though is to saute the onion and chestnuts in butter before adding the broth.

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Brie

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2011

Haven't made it, but had chestnut soup at 5 star restaurant and loved it. It was creamy with just a touch of sweetness. They put a 3oz custard in the middle of the soup bowl and poured the soup on top then put sauted mushrooms on top of the custard. I don't care for mushrooms but thought I would share. You could make custard using those little pyrex serving finger bowls and then turn upside down in the pan. Flavor the custard anyway you like. The restaurant's custard didn't have much taste but the texture coupled with the soup was great.

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MAP

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Vienna, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

After years of not knowing what to do with all the chestnuts from my mother-in-laws' yard, this soup has provided an answer! It was easy to make (my husband roasted & shelled the chestnuts) and was absolutely delicious. I served it to my family & in-laws who were amazed at how good it was. I'm now thinking about collecting, roasting & freezing more chestnuts so we can have more soup all winter long. You've got to try it!

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Connie

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2009

I use this recipe every Thanksgiving, and it's become a family favorite. The soup is so smooth and creamy, and it's so worth searching for the chestnuts!

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