A chestnut bisque is a smooth, creamy, and rich soup that highlights the subtly sweet, nutty, and earthy flavor of chestnuts. It is a classic French or Italian dish, often served during the autumn and winter holiday seasons as an elegant starter.

 

 

Chestnut Bisque (Creamy Chestnut Soup) – Easy Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 cups cooked chestnuts (roasted or vacuum-packed)

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 medium carrot, chopped

• 1 celery stalk, chopped

• 1 small bay leaf

• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• ½ cup cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: ¼ cup white wine, fresh thyme, croutons for topping

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Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

• Heat butter in a pot.

• Add onion, carrot, celery and cook until soft (5–7 minutes).

• Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.

2. Add chestnuts

• Add the cooked chestnuts and stir to coat with the aromatics.

3. Deglaze (optional)

• Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.

4. Add broth

• Add the broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. Blend

• Remove bay leaf.

• Use a blender (or stick blender) to puree until very smooth.

6. Add cream

• Return to pot and stir in cream and nutmeg.

• Warm gently (don’t boil).

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Serve & Garnish

Top with:

• Croutons

• A swirl of cream

• Fresh thyme

• Cracked black pepper

• Toasted chestnut pieces

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Flavor Variations

⭐ Mushroom–Chestnut Bisque

Sauté 1 cup sliced mushrooms with the onions.

⭐ Vegan Version

Use olive oil and coconut cream.

⭐ Spiced Chestnut Bisque

Add a pinch of cinnamon or allspice.

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