CREAMY CHESTNUT SOUP
This creamy chestnut soup, or "Soupe Aux Marrons" is a wholesome soup and a French favorite all throughout Winter. Fresh chestnuts are simmered in an aromatic broth and then pureed until smooth, creating a luxuriously thick, creamy texture with the full-on sweet buttery taste of fresh chestnuts. This is a delicious starter to cozy up to and impress with over the Holiday season. Fresh chestnuts are the stars of this soup. Indeed, this soup recipe takes a simplistic approach and is all about allowing the taste of fresh, seasonal chestnuts...
Provided by Audrey
Categories Fall
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Step 1 (to unpeel fresh chestnuts, see section above for detailed instructions*) - Score your chestnuts with an "X", deep enough to cut through the outer skin and transfer the chestnuts to a pot of cold water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the chestnuts from the water, wrap them in a kitchen towel and let cool until cool enough to handle and peel the chestnuts.
- Step 2 - Fill a large pot over medium heat with the chicken stock and chestnuts. Add the bay leaf, bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes with a lid on (or only 15-20 minutes if using already cooked chestnuts), until the chestnuts are fork-tender.
- Reserve about 4-6 chestnuts aside and chop them roughly (for garnish later). Discard the bay leaf.
- Step 3 - Using an immersion blender, mix the chestnuts until smooth. - or, working in batches, purée soup in a blender until smooth and return soup to saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook soup for 3-5 extra minutes until slightly thick. If the soup is too thin for your liking, continue to cook it. If the soup is too creamy-thick for your liking, stir in more water or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time.
- For serving, ladle soup into individual bowls. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of crème fraiche, chopped chive and the reserved chopped chestnuts. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 20 grams
FAST, EASY, ELEGANT CHESTNUT SOUP
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.
Provided by Kasha
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 1.3
LEEK AND CHESTNUT SOUP
I haven't tried this yet, but I plan to this week. It is from the Ciao Chow Linda blog at http://ciaochowlinda.blogspot.com. The original recipe didn't say how many servings this makes, so I guessed. It also called for heavy cream. I left this out, but feel free to add it during the reheating that occurs after the puree process.
Provided by Paris D
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter and sauté the leeks, carrots and chestnuts for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, wine, salt and pepper and continue to simmer on low heat, partially covered, for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the chestnuts are fully cooked.
- Put everything in the blender to puree, then reheat (add heavy cream here if desired).
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 187.2, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.8
CHESTNUT SOUP
This is a rich, spicy soup taken from "Pike Place Market Cookbook" which took it from "The Chestnut Cookbook" whose author is Annie Bhagwandin. Annie and her husband, Omroa, can be found selling their wares at "Northwest Chestnuts" at Pike Place Market. A portion of their profits goes toward the promotion of environmentally sound agriculture and ALL proceeds from "The Chestnut Cookbook" go toward the promotion of tree crops.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Fruit
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix purée and stock in a large saucepan, and cook for 30 minutes over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add nutmeg, cayenne, and cream, and stir well.
- Do not let soup boil once the cream has been added, or it might curdle.
- Serve in mugs, garnished with paprika and parsley.
- TO MAKE PURÉE: If chestnuts are fresh, cut an X in each one and then simmer in water to cover for 15 minutes or roast in the oven 15 to 20 minutes at 375°F.
- Peel chestnuts and purée, adding a bit of the stock if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 243.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.9
CHESTNUT SOUP
From portuguesecooking.com Traditional Portuguese chestnut soup is not pureed, but a light broth with rice and chestnuts. This recipe is pureed to make it a bit more elegant Prep time includes time to roast Chestnuts
Provided by Az B8990
Categories Portuguese
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preparing the Chestnuts - Roasting Method: Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Using a sharp paring knife, make a shallow horizontal cut into the chestnut meat, all around the chestnut. Repeat with each one. After slicing each chestnut, place them on an oven proof pan and roast until tender, about 30- to 40 minutes. Work as quickly as possible, it's easiest when they are still warm. Use a dish towel to hold each chestnut as you peel them so you don't burn your fingers. Remove the shell and brown papery skin underneath. Set aside and repeat with the remaining chestnuts.
- Preparing the Chestnuts - Boiling Method: Place chestnuts in a pot, large enough to hold them, and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Peel as above. Remove them from the hot water only as you peel them, keeping the others warm. Set aside.
- In a 4 quart pan, heat the olive oil with the butter and paprika. Add the onion and sauté it until it turns golden. Add the garlic and cook just until the garlic is aromatic.
- Pour in the water or vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chestnuts and simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low. Remove six chestnuts from the pot and set aside. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the bread to the pot and allow the bread to absorb the broth and become mushy. Using a stick blender, puree the soup.
- Pour the soup through a sieve, pressing it through. Return the soup to the pot and add the cilantro or parsley. Keep warm until serving. Just before serving, quickly stir in the cream.
- Garnish each bowl with a whole or crumbled chestnut.
- Variation: After straining the soup, return to the boil and add ¼ to 1/3 cup short -grain rice to the pot. Simmer 10 minutes, then continue as written.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 714.5, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.2
CHESTNUT SOUP
My Aunt Anne started a new tradition several years ago with this fabulous addition to our family holiday dinner. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Carla A.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To Cook Chestnuts: With a sharp knife, slice an 'X' across each chestnut. Place chestnuts in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan. Bake in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, shell and peel.
- In a large saucepan combine the chicken stock, shelled chestnuts and chopped onions. Place the parsley sprigs, cloves and bay leaf in a spice bag and add to the chicken stock mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
- Discard the spice bag and puree the chestnut mixture in a food processor or blender. Add the heavy cream, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Return mixture to saucepan and gently heat through. To serve to with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, a bit of chopped parsley and some cooked chopped chestnuts just before serving. High quality vegetable broth can be substituted for the chicken broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1299.6 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
CHESTNUT SOUP WITH BACON - VELOUTé DE CHATAIGNES ET BACON
A delicious Velouté French soup, the literal translation being to "be made like velvet", in other words, creamed and thick!! This is ALWAYS a hit with guests, friends and family, even those who profess not to like chestnuts, love this soup! Serve it with crispy bacon pieces/lardons and croutons for an elegant appetiser or as a light luncheon dish, with crusty bread & fresh butter. I have included the method for making your own croutons - they are far superior to shop bought ones if you have the time - also, try and use fresh herbs wherever possible. You can buy the chestnuts ready peeled and vacuum-packed OR in jars, in most supermarkets and specialist food shops; frozen chestnuts can also be used, as can fresh chestnuts of course!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the soup, you simply place all the ingredients, except the crème fraiche or cream, in a large saucepan.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper, bring up to simmering point, then put a lid on and simmer very gently for 45 minutes.
- While that is happening, you can prepare the croutons.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the bacon gently for 5 minutes, then turn the heat up to its highest setting, add the cubes of bread, together with the thyme, and toss them around (keeping them constantly on the move) until they, and the bacon, have turned a deep golden brown colour and become very crisp and crunchy.
- Take them out & leave them to cool on some absorbent kitchen paper.
- As soon as the soup is ready, add the crème fraiche or cream & mix well - allow it to cool slightly, and then transfer it to a blender and purée until smooth. (You may need to do this in more than one batch, in which case, it is a good idea to have a bowl to put the soup in as it is ready.).
- Re-heat the soup in the pan, season to taste and serve in warmed soup bowls, with the croutons, bacon and thyme sprinkled over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.6, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 154.3, Sodium 2358.1, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 35.8
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