CHESTNUT SOUP WITH BACON AND CHIVES
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until rendered and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of the fat. In the same saucepan, melt the butter, and add the carrot, celery, leek, and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until softened and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add broth and chestnuts to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until all the ingredients are soft, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, and purée in batches in a blender until very smooth. Return to saucepan, add the cream, and heat thoroughly, adding stock to thin if needed. (A spoon should not leave a trail on the surface of the soup.)
- Season with salt and pepper and ladle into warmed shallow bowls. Garnish with the reserved bacon, a dab of crème fraîche, chives, and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Hadiqa Mughal
[email protected]I'm going to try making this soup this weekend. It looks delicious!
Zain Bhai
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. I love the creamy texture and the nutty flavor of the chestnuts.
Nasar Chadhar
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.
JAMES ASHABA
[email protected]I had some trouble finding chestnuts, but it was worth the effort. This soup is absolutely delicious!
Mason Abner
[email protected]This soup was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it without the bacon.
Sehar Sehar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chestnuts, but I really enjoyed this soup. The bacon and chives really helped to balance out the flavor.
Nadun Lakshan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts. It's also a great soup to make ahead of time.
Laura Kristin
[email protected]I love chestnut soup, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The bacon and chives add a really nice touch.
Mian Muhammad Abduallah
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results. The soup was creamy and flavorful, with a nice balance of sweet and savory.
Rafi sourav
[email protected]This chestnut soup was a delightful surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of chestnuts, bacon, and chives was simply divine. The soup was creamy and rich, with a hint of smokiness from the bacon. The chives added a nice pop of f