Kastaniensuppe

Name: Kastaniensuppe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 1 lb roasted chestnuts (vacuum-packed); 6 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 apple, peeled and diced, diced; 1/2 yellow onion, diced, diced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 sprig fresh thyme; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 slice crispy bacon, chopped (for garnish), chopped

Silky smooth chestnut soup with a warm, nutty flavor. A sophisticated Austrian autumn soup with a hint of apple.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

AustrianSoupStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb roasted chestnuts (vacuum-packed)
6 cup vegetable broth
1/2 apple, peeled and diced, diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced, diced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/16 tsp ground nutmeg
1 slice crispy bacon, chopped (for garnish), chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 diced yellow onion, diced and 1/2 diced apple, peeled and diced, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Add 1 lb roasted chestnuts (vacuum-packed) and 6 cup vegetable broth, bringing to a simmer.
4

Add 2 sprig fresh thyme and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
5

Remove thyme sprigs and discard.
6

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
7

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp white pepper, and 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg.
8

Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
9

Ladle into bowls and garnish with crispy 1 slice chopped crispy bacon, chopped (for garnish). Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Kastaniensuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kastaniensuppe keep?

Refrigerate it 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, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Kastaniensuppe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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