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a bowl of smooth creamy beige parsnip soup with a swirl of cream and chestnut pieces on top, in a wide horizontal shot on a linen napkin with crusty bread nearby, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chestnut and Parsnip Soup

A parsnip and chestnut soup that is creamy and smooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chestnuts
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in butter until soft.
  2. Add the parsnips and chestnuts and cook a few minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and simmer until the parsnips are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup until completely smooth.
  5. Stir in the cream and nutmeg, then warm through and serve.

Notes

A swirl of cream and a few chestnut crumbs make a pretty garnish.