French Chestnut Soup
A cozy and luxurious French chestnut soup that is simple to make but full of rich, nutty flavors. Perfect as an elegant starter or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chestnuts, chopped Quality chestnuts give the best flavor.
- 1 onion, sliced Use a yellow or sweet onion for a mellow flavor.
- 2 tsp rosemary Use fresh for best flavor.
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 cube vegetable bouillon Adjust salt after blending.
- 1.5 cups milk Whole milk is ideal for richness.
- 8 whole chestnuts, for garnish Pan-toast for best texture.
- 1 tbsp butter For toasting garnish chestnuts.
- salt and black pepper To taste.
- olive oil For sautéing onions.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the chopped chestnuts and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in 2.5 cups of water and add the rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- Drop in the vegetable bouillon cube and stir until dissolved. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and use a hand blender to puree until smooth.
- Return to low heat and stir in the milk. Cook for another 5 minutes to warm through.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- In a small frying pan, heat the butter over low heat, add the 8 whole chestnuts and a pinch of salt, cooking for 10 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use fresh, raw chestnuts for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.