Cream Of Chestnut Soup

Name: Cream Of Chestnut Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter or margarine; 680 grams chestnuts; 710 milliliters chicken broth; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 servings Chopped fresh parsley; 710 milliliters milk; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoons salt

Cream Of Chestnut Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 1037 calories, 20g of protein, and 28g of fat. This recipe covers 41% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up pepper, chestnuts, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Place chestnuts and water to cover in a small Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 20 minutes.

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Chestnuts

Water

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Dutch Oven

Remove from heat; drain and cool.

Remove shells from chestnuts, and peel; coarsely chop chestnuts.

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Chestnuts

Pasta Shells

Combine chestnuts and chicken broth in a medium saucepan.

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Chicken Broth

Chestnuts

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Sauce Pan

Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until chestnuts are tender.

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Chestnuts

Place chestnut mixture in container of an electric blender; process on high speed until smooth.

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Chestnuts

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Blender

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and begins to thicken.

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Butter