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Vegetarian Roasted Chestnut Soup

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Vegetarian roasted chestnut soup is a fall or winter soup to be savored on a chilly Thanksgiving or Christmas evening. Not everyone likes the subtle nutty flavors of chestnuts, but if you do, then you'll love this easy chestnut soup recipe. This vegetarian chestnut soup recipe is also vegan.
See also: More vegetarian soup recipes

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp margarine
  • 1 carrot, minced
  • 1 rib celery, minced
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 6 cups strong vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 oz roasted and peeled chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened soymilk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

In a large soup or stock pot, sautee the carrot, celery and onion in margarine until very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the vegetable broth and stir well. Add the parsley, cloves, bay leaves and chestnuts. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

Remove from heat and puree the soup in a blender or process until desired consistency is reached.

Return the soup to the pot. Over medium low heat, stir in the soy milk and allow to cook until heated through. Season generously with salt and pepper before serving.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Delish!, Guest

This is the tastiest creamed soup I've done, I think. Cleaning the chestnuts was worth it. Had to cut the recipe in half because so many were bad after I cooked them. I used Better Than Bullion, chicken rather than the veggie stock, which added a lot of flavor. And I used coconut milk, since I will not have soy in my house (Look it up...its really not good for you, especially in the quantities that are being shoved down our throats) The hint of clove is awesome. You've got to try this!

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