Chestnut Cream Soup
A creamy chestnut soup with shiitake mushrooms and delicate hints of white wine and nutmeg.
Ingredients
| 800 мл/ml | vegetable stock |
| 540 г/g | cooked chestnuts |
| 350 мл/ml | milk |
| 120 г/g | shiitake mushrooms |
| 50 мл/ml | white wine |
| 30 г/g | butter |
| 1 | shallot |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 1/4 ч.л./tsp | nutmeg |
| на вкус/to taste | salt and pepper |
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the shallot and garlic and fry for a few minutes.
- Slice the shiitake mushrooms, add them to the onion and fry for another 4–5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the wine, chestnuts, spices and vegetable stock. Let it simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the chestnuts are tender.
- Add the milk and purée. If you like, add more water or milk to reach your desired consistency.