Showing posts with label chestnut soup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chestnut soup. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Roasted chestnut soup


One of the last winter soups of the season. Super simple and delicious.

Enjoy!


INGREDIENTS (2-3 people):
- 4 cups chicken broth (you can keep the recipe vegetarian by using vegetable broth)
- 2 small shallots
- 1 tbsp butter (for a vegan option, use a splash olive oil)
- 2 cups of shelled roasted chestnuts (click here for recipe - you can also use canned/fresh peeled chestnuts)
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: toasted hazelnuts, or broken pieces of roasted chestnuts for decoration


RECIPE:
- in a pot, melt the butter and fry the shallots until translucent, then add the chestnuts, broth and bring to a boil

- lower the heat to medium and simmer for a few minutes or until the roasted chestnuts are warmed through
Note: if using raw chestnuts, simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chestnuts are cooked through
- using a stick blender, puree until smooth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed

- serve warm, sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts or a few broken pieces of roasted chestnuts
- enjoy!