BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CHESTNUTS

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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Tomato     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Lunch     Butternut Squash     Fall     Healthy     Chestnut     Nutmeg     Simmer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large shallots, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 large thyme sprigs
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into (1-inch) cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)
5 cups water
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
12 bottled cooked chestnuts, chopped (1/2 cup)
Accompaniment:
softly whipped cream

Steps:

  • Cook shallots, carrot, celery, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add squash, water, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, covered, until squash is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard thyme and bay leaf.
  • Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Thin soup if desired and season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup over chestnuts in bowls.

Leticia Natongo
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the way the chestnuts add a nutty flavor to the soup.


stefanie davis
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This soup is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of chestnuts. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


ndubueze ogubie
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This soup is so good! I love the nutty flavor of the chestnuts. It's a great soup for a special occasion.


JARIF KHAN
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Wow, this soup is incredible! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Karabo Nyiko
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


BucketPls
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of butternut squash and chestnuts. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanaya Sharmin
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This butternut squash soup with chestnuts is absolutely divine! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the texture is velvety smooth. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again!