Fast Easy Elegant Chestnut Soup

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This is from an idea in a french women's magazine. I want to make chestnut soup for my french inlaws for christmas dinner instead of those nasty, hard chestnuts they are always serving. I have been auditioning soups. This is the winner. Would be great garnished with some very crispy bacon or pancetta.

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Steps

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This is really easy.

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Put everything except the cream , salt and pepper in a soup pot.

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Bring to boil , turn dow , and cook gently for 30 minutes.

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Mush up the chestnuts a bit with a fork.

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Decide if you want the soup a bit chunky , or really smooth.

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I prefer the smooth version.

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For both , use immersion blender to the point where you like the look of the soup for a chunky version.

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For the really smooth version , blend in blender after using the immersion blender until it reaches the consistency you like.

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Taste , check for seasoning , add salt and pepper , stir in cream.

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If it is too thick , add a bit of stock or water.

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I liked it best a bit thick.

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Ingredients

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chestnut meats, onion, leeks, garlic, cream, vegetable stock, salt, pepper