Zuppa Di Castagne: Chestnut Soup

Name: Zuppa Di Castagne: Chestnut Soup
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H5M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 shallot, chopped; 1/2 cup canned pureed peeled tomatoes; 25 chestnuts, roasted and peeled; 8 cups vegetable stock; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 cup toasted croutons

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 5 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 5 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 shallot, chopped

1/2 cup canned pureed peeled tomatoes

25 chestnuts, roasted and peeled

8 cups vegetable stock

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 cup toasted croutons

Directions

Put the olive oil, garlic, and shallot in a deep pot over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes, or until the garlic turns golden in color. Add the tomato puree, and chestnuts, and cook for another minute. Add the vegetable stock and bring the soup to a boil. Season the soup with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat, and let simmer for about 40 minutes. Before serving in individual bowls, sprinkle the soup with chopped parsley and croutons.