Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of French Chestnut Soup, a delightful dish perfect for any gathering or cozy evening at home. This creamy soup blends the rich, earthy flavor of chestnuts with fragrant rosemary and sweet onions, resulting in a sophisticated yet straightforward recipe that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 lb chestnuts (chopped)
- 2 tsp rosemary
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1.5 cups milk
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 8 chestnuts (for garnishing)
- 1 tbsp butter (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté sliced onion with a pinch of salt for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped chestnuts and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in water and add rosemary; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the vegetable bouillon cube and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a hand blender.
- Stir in warm milk and heat through for another 5 minutes without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- In a frying pan, melt butter over low heat, add remaining chestnuts, and cook until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating spices like nutmeg or additional vegetables such as carrots or celery. To achieve a vegan version, simply replace milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter.