Chestnut & Mushroom Soup

Rich, velvety and deeply comforting, this warming soup combines Chestnuts with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. Perfect as a simple lunch, speedy supper or elegant festive starter.

 

Written by Carole Osbourne
Chestnut & Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
  • 400g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 500ml vegetable stock
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Truffle oil, to serve (optional)
  • Parmesan, to serve

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes, until softened and beginning to colour.
  4. Add the Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, thyme and vegetable stock.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  7. Blend until completely smooth using a blender or stick blender.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Divide between bowls and finish with a drizzle of truffle oil and a little grated Parmesan, if using.

 

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