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Chestnut Bisque Recipe


CHESTNUT BISQUE Recipe
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A perfect bisque, with a touch of spice. Perfect for a cold winter's day alone or a perfect start to a traditional holiday meal. Enjoy!:)

Noir

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Ingredients
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. butter or canola oil
  • 1 lb fresh chestnuts, peeled
  • 3 C chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 C apple juice
  • 1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
  • nonfat sour cream or yogurt
  • (optional)

Directions
  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add carrots, onion, and celery, and saute until soft, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add chestnuts and continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add stock and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to simmer and add apple juice, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  6. Simmer 15 minutes.
  7. Add tarragon and continue cooking 5 minutes.
  8. Puree the soup in a blender.
  9. Return to saucepan and reheat.
  10. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  11. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

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Comments


You know how to get me..Italians and chestnuts LOL but this is really super, my friend!


Too good!


You know chestnuts aren't appreciated enough in recipes! *wink* This is a keeper! Tops!


Thisis very interesting my deah. I have it bookmarked to try. Never thought of chestnuts when I think of bisque. Thats what happens when you are from New Orleans LOL

Delta


This is so elegant..


What a delightfully unique recipe, thanks so much for sharing! :-)


Lovely recipe. Thanks Noir.


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