Nigella Chestnut Soup

Nigella Chestnut Soup is a creamy and tasty soup made with bacon, butter, onion, carrot, leek, celery, garlic, chicken stock, roasted chestnuts, cream, and spices. It’s called a chestnut because it’s made with chestnuts. It’s smooth and tastes like nuts.

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💗 Why You’ll Be Glad You Tried This Recipe:

• Rich And Nutty Flavor. The roasted chestnuts give the Nigella Chestnut Soup a rich, nutty flavor that is unique and pleasant.
• Creamy And Comforting Texture. The cream gives this soup a silky, creamy texture that comforts each spoonful, making it ideal for comfortable gatherings.
• Versatile And Adaptable. The recipe can be customized by changing flavor, thickness, or ingredients to suit particular tastes or dietary requirements.
• Easy To Prepare. This soup is deliciously complex but easy to create with common ingredients and basic cooking methods, making it suitable for both rookie and experienced cooks.

📜 Nigella Chestnut Soup Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot or onion, roughly chopped
• 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 small leek cleaned thoroughly, roughly chopped
• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 15 oz. or 2⅔ cup whole roasted chestnuts, peeled and chopped (I used my own unsweetened chestnut purée)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Nigella Chestnut Soup Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, render and sear the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Place bacon on a plate lined with paper towels and set aside to chill.
3. Once cooled sufficiently to be handled, pulverize for garnish.
4. Pour off all fat except 1 teaspoon. Add butter, shallot, carrot, leek, celery, and garlic to the same saucepan; cook, stirring intermittently, for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
5. Bring to a simmer the stock, chestnuts or chestnut purée, bay leaf, and thyme.
6. Reduce heat to medium and cook chestnuts, partially covered, for 30 minutes, or until very tender.
7. Remove from heat and chill to room temperature.
8. Toss out the bay leaf and thyme. Blend soup in batches until it is completely smooth.
9. Place the soup back in the saucepan and simmer over medium heat.
10. Stir in cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook until soup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes longer, adding additional broth as necessary.
11. Garnish with bacon crumbles and scallions.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use high-quality roasted chestnuts or chestnut purée to give your Nigella Chestnut Soup a rich, real taste.
• Be careful with how much nutmeg you add, because it can easily make the soup taste too strong. Start with a small amount and add more or less to your liking.
• If you want the soup to be thicker, let it simmer for longer so that it can reduce and the taste can get stronger.
• Don’t use lighter creams instead of heavy cream because it could change the texture and flavor of the soup.
• Salt and pepper should be added carefully since bacon can make the soup too salty. Taste the food before adding more spice.

🍞 What To Serve With Chestnut Soup?

Nigella’s Chestnut Soup goes well with many different kinds of sides for a delicious crunch, you could serve it with crusty bread or garlic bread a fresh green salad on the side or a mix of roasted vegetables can also go well with the taste of the soup.

🎚 How To Store Chestnut Soup?

• In The Fridge. Traditional Nigella Chestnut Soup can be kept for a few days by letting it cool fully and then putting it in an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
• In The Freezer. Let the soup cool, then put it in containers or bags that can go in the freezer, leaving some room for it to grow. Tightly seal and freeze for up to three months.

🥵 How To Reheat Chestnut Soup?

• On The Stovetop. Heat the required soup in a pot over medium-low heat stir occasionally for even heating. Avoid boiling, as it may change the texture.
• In The Microwave. Pour the soup into a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a lid or plastic wrap stir for 1 minute until the desired temperature is reached.
• In The Oven. Set the oven to a low temperature (300°F or 150°C) cover the soup with foil in an oven-safe dish and heat for 15–20 minutes until heated.

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Nigella Chestnut Soup Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories. 239
• Total Fat. 25g
• Saturated Fat. 12g
• Cholesterol. 60mg
• Sodium. 800mg
• Carbohydrates. 25g
• Fiber. 4g
• Sugar. 5g
• Protein. 8g

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