Description
This is from an idea in a french women's magazine. I want to make chestnut soup for my french inlaws for christmas dinner instead of those nasty, hard chestnuts they are always serving. I have been auditioning soups. This is the winner. Would be great garnished with some very crispy bacon or pancetta.
Ingredients
- Chestnut Meats
- Onion
- Leeks
- Garlic
- Cream
- Vegetable Stock
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- This is really easy
- Put everything except the cream, salt and pepper in a soup pot
- Bring to boil, turn dow, and cook gently for 30 minutes
- Mush up the chestnuts a bit with a fork
- Decide if you want the soup a bit chunky, or really smooth
- I prefer the smooth version
- For both, use immersion blender to the point where you like the look of the soup for a chunky version
- For the really smooth version, blend in blender after using the immersion blender until it reaches the consistency you like
- Taste, check for seasoning, add salt and pepper, stir in cream
- If it is too thick, add a bit of stock or water
- I liked it best a bit thick