Fast, Easy, Elegant Chestnut Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Fast, Easy, Elegant Chestnut Soup Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

22g

Chestnut soup is a classic French soup, rich and flavorful while still simple and easy to make. Chestnuts have been enjoyed for centuries and make a great ingredient for soups, stews, and other recipes. This chestnut soup recipe is perfect for chilly days and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light meal. The creaminess of the soup comes from the added cream or creme fraiche, which also adds a lovely sweetness to the dish. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for an elegant meal that is still easy and fast to prepare.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, sauté onion and leeks until soft and fragrant.
2.	Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
3.	Pour in vegetable stock, then add chestnut meats. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4.	Remove pot from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Blend the soup until smooth in a blender or with an immersion blender.
5.	Stir in cream or creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

PROS

This soup is creamy, delicious, and perfect for cold weather.
Chestnut is a nutrient-rich ingredient and provides a sweet and nutty flavor to the soup.

CONS

Chestnut can be a more expensive ingredient and may not be readily available in all areas.
This recipe calls for cream or creme fraiche which can be high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chestnuts are high in fiber, vitamin C, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium. They are also lower in calories and fat compared to other nuts. This soup can provide a good source of nutrition and may support heart health, digestion, and immune system.

	2 lbs chestnut meats ( canned or frozen )
	1 onion , chopped
	2 leeks , sliced
	6 -8 cloves garlic
	2 cups cream or 2 cups creme fraiche
	8 cups vegetable stock
	salt , to taste
	pepper , to taste