Chestnut Soup Recipe

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan combine the chicken stock, chestnuts and chopped onions. Place the parsley sprigs, cloves and bay leaf in a spice bag and add to the chicken stock mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.

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  2. Discard the spice bag and purèe the chestnut mixture in a food processor or blender. Add heavy cream, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Return mixture to saucepan and gently heat through.

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  3. Serve with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, a bit of chopped chives and some quickly sautèed chopped chestnuts just before serving.

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  Tips: High quality vegetable broth can be substituted for the chicken broth. Enjoy!