Elegant Chestnut Soup
Elegant chestnut soup is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the chestnut soup category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 400 g chestnuts (sweet chestnuts)
- 2 shallots
- 200 g celery root
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 tbsp butter
- 600 ml Poultry broth
- 4 tbsp crème fraîche
- 40 ml cognac
- 100 ml whipping cream
- Salt
- Pepper (freshly ground)
- nutmeg
- gold leaf (for garnish)
Instructions
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1.
Preheat the oven to 220°C fan. Score the chestnut shells crosswise and roast in the preheated oven until the shells burst and the nuts are cooked, about 30 minutes. Remove, let cool, then peel.
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2.
Peel and dice the shallots, celery root, and garlic. Sauté in hot butter for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Add the chestnuts, stir briefly, then deglaze with broth. Simmer gently for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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3.
Puree the soup finely using a stick blender. Stir in crème fraîche, cognac, and cream, bringing to a boil. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Serve in bowls garnished with gold leaf.
