Creamy Chestnut Soup
Creamy Chestnut Soup blends roasted chestnut richness with a gentle sweetness, lifted by onion, parsley, clove, and bay leaf. Puréed until velvety and finished with cream, it’s warmly spiced and comforting without being heavy. Ideal as a refined starter for holiday dinners or a cozy fall lunch.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chestnut Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 72 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
To cook the chestnuts: Using a sharp knife, cut an 'X' on each chestnut. Arrange the chestnuts in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan. Bake in a preheated 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the shells and peel.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the chicken stock, the shelled chestnuts, and the chopped onions. Put the parsley sprigs, cloves, and bay leaf into a spice bag and add it to the chicken stock mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
- 3
Discard the spice bag, then puree the chestnut mixture in a food processor or blender. Stir in the heavy cream, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Return the mixture to the saucepan and warm it gently. To serve, top with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, a little chopped parsley, and some cooked chopped chestnuts just before serving. High quality vegetable broth can be used instead of the chicken broth.
- Calories 165.39 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.05 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 18.91 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.12 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.05 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.94 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 661.61 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 7.23 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 0.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 432.41 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 127.46 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 50.69 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chestnut Soup is a French dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chestnuts, Chicken Stock, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 165.39 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chestnut Soup?
- It is a French soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Chestnut Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chestnuts, Chicken Stock, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Chestnut Soup?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chestnut Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 165.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chestnut Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Chestnut Soup healthy?
- Creamy Chestnut Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 165.39 calories and 6.05 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 661.61 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.05 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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