Description
Warm and velvety, this Modern Greek Christmas Chestnut Soup combines roasted chestnuts, aromatic herbs, and a creamy finish—perfect for cozying up during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or roasted chestnuts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free version)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions; cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the Chestnuts: Toss in the chestnuts, stirring to coat with oil and aromatics. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the Broth: Add vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Remove from heat; use an immersion blender to puree the soup until silky smooth.
- Stir in Cream: Return blended soup to low heat; stir in heavy cream until fully combined.
- Serve Hot: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Modern Greek Christmas Chestnut Soup