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Chestnut Soup
[Vegan]

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Southern born and Brooklyn based, Nikki is the founder of The Tolerant Vegan where she... Read More

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Chestnut Soup [Vegan]

Chestnuts are a popular and delicious winter treat and are high in vitamin C, calcium and magnesium. In this recipe, chestnuts transform a traditional vegetable blend into a thick and creamy soup that will add a festive touch to any holiday menu. This Chestnut Soup can be made and stored... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Chestnut Soup [Vegan]

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 sprig of parsley
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1/2 California bay leaf
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups of cooked and peeled whole chestnuts, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened soy creamer
  • sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper
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How to Prepare Chestnut Soup [Vegan]

  1. Butter one side of a piece of parchment or wax paper, cut to fit into a heavy saucepan.
  2. Melt the vegan butter substitute in the  saucepan over low heat.
  3. Stir in the celery, carrots and onion.
  4. Place the piece of wax/parchment paper on top of the vegetables, buttered side down.
  5. Keep the heat set to low and cover the pan with a lid.
  6. Allow the vegetables to sweat for 15 minutes.
  7. Wrap the parsley, clove and bay leaf in a cheesecloth and tie in a bundle with kitchen string.
  8. Uncover the vegetables and remove and discard of the piece of wax/parchment paper.
  9. Add the vegetable broth and herb bouquet to the saucepan.
  10. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  11. Add in the chestnuts and wine, and continue to simmer for 3 more minutes.
  12. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  13. Puree the soup in small batches in a blender, returning each batch to the saucepan once blended.
  14. Stir in the soy creamer, pepper and salt.
  15. Reheat the soup, stirring occasionally.
  16. Serve immediately, or allow soup to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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