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Chestnut Soup

A velvety French soup of roasted chestnuts, tender aromatics, and rich broth simmered together and blended with heavy cream.

45 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

FrenchSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shallots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cups roasted chestnuts, peeled
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced shallots and 2 chopped celery stalks, cooking 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 cups peeled roasted chestnuts, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Discard thyme, blend soup until smooth, and return to pot.

  6. 6

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and warm gently before serving.

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Questions

How long does Chestnut Soup take?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes."

Is there a substitute for shallots in Chestnut Soup?

The entry for Chestnut Soup calls for 1 cup shallots, diced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Does Chestnut Soup contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 cups roasted chestnuts, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Chestnut Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Chestnut Soup keep?

Refrigerate Chestnut Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing; cream and milk split in the freezer.

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