Roasted Chestnut Soup
Roasted Chestnut Soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for the colder months. This soup is made with roasted chestnuts, which give it a rich and nutty flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this soup from scratch, with detailed composition of ingredients by serving, cooking tips, and a description of the cooking process, appearance, and taste of the dish.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 500g roasted chestnuts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Cut a small slit in each chestnut and place them on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the shells start to peel away from the nut.
2. Remove the chestnuts from the oven and let them cool. Once they are cool enough to handle, peel away the shells and set the chestnuts aside.
3. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
4. Add the roasted chestnuts to the pot and stir to combine. Pour in the vegetable stock, bay leaf, and thyme and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig from the pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it is smooth.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with some chopped fresh herbs or croutons.
Appearance and Taste:
Roasted Chestnut Soup is a creamy and velvety soup with a rich and nutty flavor. The soup has a beautiful golden-brown color and is garnished with fresh herbs or croutons. The aroma of the soup is warm and inviting, and the taste is comforting and satisfying.
Type of Dish: Soup
Main Ingredients: Roasted Chestnuts, Vegetable Stock, Heavy Cream
