Chestnut Apple Soup

48 minutes Prep: 12 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

161 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	butter	about 1/4 stick
1 1/2	cups	onions	chopped
1	each	apple	small Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
7.4	ounces	chestnuts	vacuum-packed, about 1 jar
1	stalk	celery	large and chopped
3	each	thyme sprigs	small fresh
1/2	teaspoon	thyme	fresh, minced
3	tablespoons	brandy
3	cups	chicken broth, low salt
1/4	cup	creme fraiche

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion, apple, chestnuts, celery, and thyme sprigs.

Sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.

Add brandy; stir until liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes.

Add 3 cups broth and bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chestnuts are soft, about 15 minutes; cool slightly.

Working in batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth.

Return soup to pan and cook until heated through, adding more chicken broth by tablespoonfuls to thin as needed and stirring often, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Stir crème fraîche and minced thyme in small bowl.

Divide soup among bowls.

Drizzle with crème fraîche and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 310g

Amount per Serving

Calories 161 38% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g	11%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	20%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 98mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 5.0g	9%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	10%
Calcium	2%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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