Thanksgiving Chestnut Soup at Holly's

total time:
2 hours
NancyNancy

served by Holly in Chattanooga, November 27, 2008

ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 yam, peeled and cubed (small cubes)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 apples, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, ground
  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 1 can chestnut puree
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

directions

  • 1

    In a large soup pot, sauté the first nine ingredients together over medium high heat for 10 minutes.

  • 2

    Add vegetable broth and nutmeg.

  • 3

    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until carrots and yams are soft.

  • 4

    Add pumpkin puree and simmer minutes.

  • 5

    Puree soup (in blender or food processor) until smooth. Return to pot.

  • 6

    Add chestnut puree and maple syrup.

  • 7

    Heat gently until well blended and serve.

notes

Soup can be made 2 days ahead.

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