Chestnut Soup Recipe Uk

This rich and creamy Chestnut Soup is a cozy and elegant dish, perfect for a warming meal. With pre-cooked chestnuts, cream, and a touch of butter, it’s simple yet full of comforting flavors.

Ingredients Needed:

• 2 tbsp vegetable stock (powder or cube)
• 2 onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 600g pre-cooked chestnuts (vacuum-packed), roughly chopped
• 1 litre water
• 300ml cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make Chestnut Soup:

1. Sauté the onions and chestnuts: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the roughly chopped chestnuts and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Simmer the soup: Pour in the water and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Blend and season: Stir in the cream and use a hand blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Optional tip: For a richer flavor, deglaze the onions and chestnuts with 100ml of white port after sautéing and simmer for 5 minutes before adding the vegetable stock.

Recipe Tips

• Add White Port: Deglazing with white port adds a bright, full flavor to the soup.
• Texture: For a chunkier texture, only partially blend the soup or leave some chestnuts whole.
• Vegan Option: Replace the butter with olive oil and the cream with a plant-based alternative.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Let the soup cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat leftover chestnut soup on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 600 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 77g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 35g

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