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ty for any recipe ideas too.

2006-11-21 11:01:03 · 4 answers · asked by Twinklestar 6 in Food & Drink Cooking & Recipes

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"Chestnut Soup" - 12 servings

1 lb. chestnuts
3 1/2 chicken broth
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 carrot; diced
1 rib celery; sliced
1 small onion; finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
Dash white pepper

1) With sharp knife, cut an X through shell of each chestnut. In 4-quart saucepan, place chestnuts; add water to cover. Over medium-high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Drain; cool. Peel and discard all skin from chestnuts.
2) Return chestnuts to pan; add broth. Over medium-high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until chestnuts are soft.
3) Meanwhile, in 10" skillet over medium heat, in hot butter, cook carrot, celery and onion until tender; set aside.
4) In covered blender container at low speed, blend 1/3 of the chestnuts and 1/3 of the broth with vegetables until very smooth. Return to saucepan. Repeat with remaining chestnuts and broth. Stir in cream and pepper; heat just to boiling, stirring constantly. Yields 7 cups.

2006-11-21 15:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by JubJub 6 · 0 0

How about a barbeque? We have successfully grilled them before...just put them on a hot grill until they split and the skins are crackly.

2006-11-21 20:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by kat 2 · 0 0

try boiling them in salt water, or like the song roast them over a open fire.

2006-11-21 19:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Katie Z 3 · 0 0

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2006-11-21 19:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by lpa o 1 · 0 0

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