{"id":4128,"date":"2022-10-03T03:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T07:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/?p=4128"},"modified":"2022-09-29T16:12:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T20:12:24","slug":"french-chestnut-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/food-wine\/french-chestnut-soup","title":{"rendered":"French Chestnut Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-690x461.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-1050x701.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-viii-869x580.jpg 869w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the autumn weather arrives &amp; the leaves begin to change colour, I always crave a warm bowl of homemade soup. This traditional French soup features roasted chestnuts as the base, which gives the soup a sweet &amp; nutty flavour profile. <em>Creamy Chestnut Soup <\/em>also known as <em>Soupe Aux Marrons<\/em> is a staple this time of year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-ii-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use freshly roasted chestnuts (which are in an abundance from October to December) or store-bought pre-roasted chestnuts (which can often be found in the produce section). This soup makes for a wonderful appetizer for any Thanksgiving celebration. It takes under an hour to made &amp; can be made one to two days in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-iv-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As presentation is extra important around the holidays, I like to garnish the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of crispy bacon, grated nutmeg &amp; sliced chives. The bacon adds texture to an otherwise creamy soup &amp; the chives add a hit of freshness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-690x461.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-1050x701.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-i-869x580.jpg 869w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To adjust the recipe to be vegetarian-friendly, simply eliminate the bacon &amp; replace the bacon fat with unsalted butter. The chicken stock can also be substituted for a low sodium vegetable stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-v-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy October! Cheers to sweater weather &amp; soup season.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-x-870x580.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>French Chestnut Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>50 grams of bacon, sliced<\/li><li>2 cloves of garlic, sliced<\/li><li>2 shallots, diced<\/li><li>1 leek, split lengthwise &amp; sliced<\/li><li>2 stalks of celery, diced<\/li><li>1 carrot, peeled &amp; diced <\/li><li>1 bay leaf<\/li><li>2 sprigs of thyme <\/li><li>Salt &amp; cracked black pepper, to taste<\/li><li>400 grams whole roasted chestnuts <\/li><li>4 cups low-sodium chicken broth<\/li><li>1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/li><li>Sour cream, for serving<\/li><li>Sliced chives, for serving<\/li><li>Grated nutmeg, for serving <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a heavy bottom pot over medium heat add the bacon. Continuously stirring, cook until crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon &amp; transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve until ready to serve. <\/li><li>To the same skillet add the garlic, shallots, leek, celery, carrot, bay leaf, thyme, salt &amp; pepper. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. <\/li><li>Add the chestnuts &amp; chicken broth. Bring to a boil &amp; reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover with the lid &amp;  continue cooking until the vegetables have softened, about 30 minutes.<\/li><li>Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender puree the soup until smooth. Just before serving add the heavy cream.<\/li><li>Transfer to a soup bowl. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, sliced chives, grated nutmeg &amp; a sprinkle of crispy bacon. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/chestnut-soup-vii-330x495.jpg 330w, 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