CREAMY CHESTNUT-MUSHROOM SOUP WITH SAUTEED ROOT VEGETABLES

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Creamy Chestnut-Mushroom Soup with Sauteed Root Vegetables image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Mushroom     Vegetable     Sauté     Root Vegetable     Winter     Chestnut     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)*
3 cups hot water
2 cups vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth
2 1/4 cups peeled roasted chestnuts (about 1 1/4 pounds) or jarred chestnuts (about 12 ounces), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons dry Sherry
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 small rutabaga, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine porcini mushrooms and 3 cups hot water in medium bowl. Let stand until porcini mushrooms soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer porcini mushrooms to heavy large saucepan. Add porcini soaking liquid to saucepan, leaving any sediment behind in bowl. Add vegetable stock and chestnuts to same saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan. Add cream and 1 tablespoon Sherry. Bring soup to simmer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, carrot and rutabaga; sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon Sherry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top with vegetables and serve.
  • *Porcini mushrooms are available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and many supermarkets nationwide.

Md Uzzal Islam
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional spices.


Lakhmeerjan
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the sautéed root vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhat Ullah
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen chestnuts and root vegetables, which makes it a great weeknight meal. Thanks for the recipe!


Ordinary Zack
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been a bit thinner. Overall, it was a good soup, but I would make some changes to it next time.


King Jobsi
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional spices.


Dre Ellis
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This soup was easy to make and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the sautéed root vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Obaado yemi
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I'm not a fan of chestnuts, but I thought this soup was really good. The mushrooms and root vegetables were flavorful and the broth was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mwinyi Rama
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Mtsalanu
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I really enjoyed this soup! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Adzonab callistus
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been a bit thinner. Overall, it was a good soup, but I would make some changes to it next time.


JAWAD Rajput
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional spices.


Anashe Stella
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the sautéed root vegetables added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shyam Rawat
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen chestnuts and root vegetables, which makes it a great weeknight meal. Thanks for the recipe!


Bhawana Rai
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The chestnuts and root vegetables balanced out the flavor of the mushrooms perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bikash Halder
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and hearty. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arslan arshad Arslan arshad
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The combination of chestnuts, mushrooms, and root vegetables was perfect, and the creamy broth was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.