Creamy Chestnut Soup

Name: Creamy Chestnut Soup
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 cup onion, diced; 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 bay leaves, snapped in two; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup 10% cream

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"A festive way to warm up over the Holidays!! Found this in Saltscapes magazine!! So delicious!!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lb chestnuts, roasted, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
³⁄₄ cup onion, diced
¹⁄₂ cup carrot, diced
¹⁄₂ cup celery, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 bay leaves, snapped in two
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup whipping cream
¹⁄₂ cup 10% cream

directions

Make a bouquet of herbs by tying the sprigs of parsley and thyme together with butcher twine. Set aside a few of the chestnuts; chop into small pieces (these will be used as a garnish later).
Place butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot celery and chestnuts. Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 5-6 minutes; add salt and pepper, bay leaves, nutmeg and the herb boquet.
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil; simmer for 30-35 minutes, until chestnuts are soft.
Remove the herb bouquet and bay leaves. Pour soup into a blender and purée.
Return to saucepan and add both types of cream; keep at low heat until ready to to serve.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a sprig of fresh thyme and some chopped chestnuts.
DELICIOUS!

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Chef mariajane

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