Chestnut Cream Soup with Smoked Bacon Crumble

Name: Chestnut Cream Soup with Smoked Bacon Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Cooked, peeled chestnuts; 100 g Smoked bacon, diced; 30 g Butter; 1 piece Onion, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 750 ml Vegetable broth; 200 ml Heavy cream (30% fat); 30 ml Brandy or cognac (optional); null to taste Salt; null to taste Freshly ground black pepper; null pinch Grated nutmeg

Difficulty

easy

Time

40m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This velvety chestnut cream soup is the perfect choice for autumn and winter months when you crave something truly warming and special. The sweet flavor of chestnuts harmonizes wonderfully with the crispy, salty crumble of smoked bacon, adding an exciting texture and depth to the dish. Prepare it for a festive occasion or a cozy family dinner, it's guaranteed to be a favorite! It's an easy-to-make yet elegant dish.

Steps

Crisp the Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced smoked bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Sauté Aromatics

Melt the butter in the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Simmer the Soup

Add the cooked chestnuts and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If using brandy, add it now.

Blend and Season

Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of grated nutmeg. Mix well and gently heat through over low heat, but do not boil.

Serve

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and generously sprinkle with the reserved crispy smoked bacon crumble. Serve immediately.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	250 kcal	625 kcal
Protein	8g	20g
Fat	18g	45g
Carbohydrate	15g	38g
Fiber	3g	8g
Sugar	4g	10g

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Chestnut Cream Soup with Smoked Bacon Crumble

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Crisp the Bacon

Sauté Aromatics

Simmer the Soup

Blend and Season

Serve

Extra Tips

► For an extra silky soup, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending to ensure no lumps remain.

► If you don't have cooked chestnuts, frozen ones work just as well; simply thaw them before use.

► Sprinkle the bacon crumble on top of the soup just before serving to keep it perfectly crispy.

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