Chestnut Soup

Chestnut Soup
Chestnut Soup might be a good recipe to expand your soup collection. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 357 calories, 7g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of crème fraîche, salt, parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add onions, celery, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until onion and celery have softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add chestnuts, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chestnuts are soft, about 10 minutes.
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4
Remove bay leaves and pure soup using an immersion blender (or whirl in batches in a blender or food processor).
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5
Add more salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Serve garnished with a dollop of crme frache and a sprinkle of chopped parsley if you like.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score21
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