French Chestnut Soup Recipe (Velouté de Châtaignes)
This French chestnut soup is a creamy, wholesome winter comfort food. Read on to see the recipe.
Ingredients
- 500 g peeled & cooked chestnuts
- 2 shallots
- 1 organic chicken bouillon cube + 80cl of water
- 20 cl heavy cream
- 30 g butter
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the shallots.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the shallots with a pinch of salt.
- Once translucent, add the chestnuts then pour in the chicken bouillon cube with the water, and cream, salt, and pepper.
- Cover, bring to the boil then cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Mix everything in a blender.
Notes
This French chestnut soup can be made completely ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat, adding the cream just before serving. Bon appétit!